年ねん季きが入はいる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become experienced; show seasoned skill

Used for people or their skills that have matured through many years of practice. Often implies a positive, reliable quality.

• 彼かれの包ほう丁ちょうさばきは年ねん季きが入はいっている。

  His knife skills show years of experience.

• あの職しょく人にんの仕し事ごとぶりには年ねん季きが入はいっているね。

  That craftsman's work really shows seasoned skill, doesn't it?

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become worn; show its age

Used for objects that have aged or become worn through long use. Can be neutral or slightly negative, implying shabbiness.

• この革かわのソファは年ねん季きが入はいっていて、味あじわいがある。

  This leather sofa has aged and has a lot of character.

• 彼かれのスーツは年ねん季きが入はいって、あちこち擦すり切きれている。

  His suit is worn and frayed in places.