through time; across time; surviving the ages
Used for something that endures, is passed down, or remains relevant across a long span of time. Often appears in poetic or dramatic contexts.
This story has been loved through the ages.
A tradition passed down across time.
Standard kanji spelling using 越える for 'crossing over' time.
Variant using 超える, which also means 'to exceed' or 'to transcend'; both kanji are used interchangeably in this phrase.
Phrase composed of 時 (time) + を (object marker) + 越えて/超えて (te-form of 越える/超える, 'to cross over' or 'to transcend'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a conventional expression for enduring across time.