Japanese word

経る

Pronunciation

Romajiheru

Meaning

  • verbgo by

Example

長い年月を経て、町は変わりました。naga i toshi tsuki o he te machi wa ka wa ri ma shi ta

After many years, the town changed.

Illustration for 経る (go by)

More examples

時を経るにつれて、記憶は少しずつ薄れていきます。toki o he ru ni tsu re te ki oku wa suko shi zu tsu usu re te i ki ma su

As time goes by, memories gradually fade.

Core concept

Shows a period or process being passed through until a later state is reached.

Common phrases

  • 時を経るtoki o he ru

    time goes by

  • 年月を経るtoshi tsuki o he ru

    years go by

Similar words

経つtatsu: To indicate that time passes from a particular point, especially in everyday speech.
過ぎるsugiru: To pass beyond a point or period until it is over.

Definition in Japanese

ある時間や年月が過ぎていく。a ru ji kan ya toshi tsuki ga su gi te i ku

Word origin

経る (heru) is a native Japanese verb with the concrete sense "to pass through" or "to undergo"; this sense also describes passing through a span of time or a series of stages.

Usage tips

  • 経る (heru) is more common in writing and formal phrases, while 経つ (tatsu) is common in everyday speech when time passes.

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