ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Used for colors, photographs, fabrics, and other visible things losing their original color or brightness over time.
日に当たってカーテンの色が褪せてしまった。
The curtain color faded from exposure to the sun.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Figurative use for memories, feelings, excitement, or qualities losing their strength or vividness.
時間が経つにつれて、その記憶も褪せていった。
As time passed, that memory faded as well.
彼女への情熱はもう褪せてしまった。
My passion for her has already faded.