English–Japanese
“passing of time” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisaigetsu
Example
歳月とともに町は変わりました。sai getsu to to mo ni machi wa ka wa ri ma shi ta
The town changed with the passing of time.
How to say “passing of time” in Japanese
“Passing of time” in Japanese is 歳月 (saigetsu).
It presents time as the years and months that steadily pass and bring change.
Example sentences with 歳月
写真を見返すと、歳月の流れを感じます。sha shin o mi kae su to sai getsu no naga re o kan ji ma su
When I look back at the photos, I feel the passage of time.
Tips for using 歳月
- Unlike everyday 時間 (jikan), 歳月 (saigetsu) often presents time as a long stretch measured in years, giving the word a formal or literary tone.