年としを食くう

expression, godan verb (-u)

grow older (than expected); advance in age

Idiomatic expression often used when someone seems older than their actual years or when age catches up with them. Can carry a nuance of surprise or mild regret.

• 最さい近きん、急きゅうに年としを食くった気きがする。

  Lately, I feel like I've suddenly aged.

• 彼かれはまだ若わかいのに、年としを食くって見みえる。

  He looks older than he is, even though he's still young.