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“look older” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifukeru

Example

寝不足だと、顔が老けます。ne fu soku da to kao ga fu ke ma su

When I do not get enough sleep, my face looks older.

Illustration for 老ける (look older)

How to say “look older” in Japanese

“Look older” in Japanese is 老ける (fukeru).

Describes a visible appearance that has taken on features associated with greater age.

Full entry for 老ける: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 老ける

髪型を変えたら、鏡の中の自分が老けて見えます。kami gata o ka e ta ra kagami no naka no ji bun ga fu ke te mi e ma su

After I changed my hairstyle, I look older in the mirror.

Tips for using 老ける

  • In casual Japanese, 老けて見える (fukete mieru) can describe a temporary impression, such as one caused by tiredness, rather than a lasting change in appearance.

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