expression, ichidan verb
to age; to grow older
A slightly formal or literary expression for the natural process of aging, emphasizing the accumulation of years. Often used in reflective or congratulatory contexts.
年を重ねるごとに、人生の味わいが深まる。
As one grows older, the richness of life deepens.
彼女は年を重
Even as she ages, she maintains her youthful spirit.