Readings
Meanings
- age
- years
- past one's prime
- old age
Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘsign of the horse · sunglasses
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 1114
On Reading Examples
He had worked for the law firm for six years.tatoeba He went to London two years ago.tatoeba He took office two years ago.tatoeba Kun Reading Examples
彼は年はとっているけれども、とても健康で活動的だ。とし Old as he is, he is very healthy and active.tatoebaThough he is old, he has a youthful spirit.tatoeba Age deprived him of his sight.tatoeba Additional Examples
He had worked for the law firm for six years.tatoeba He is as smart as any other boy in the class.tatoeba He has attained to years of discretion.tatoeba He is such a careless boy that he often makes mistakes.tatoeba Practice Writing
Practice Writing 年
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step