彼は寄る年波で弱った。

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彼は寄る年波で弱った。

English Translation

He sank under the weight of age.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は寄(よ)る年波(としなみ)で弱(よわ)った。

Romanji

Kare wa yoru toshinami de yowatta.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

寄る (よる)

to approach; to draw near; to come near; to be close to; to gather (in one place); to come together; to meet; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to make a short visit; to grow old; to grow high (number, etc.); to grow (wrinkly); to lean against; to recline on; to push one's opponent while holding their belt; to decide on a price and come to a deal; to be swayed by (a person); to yield to

年波 (としなみ)

old age; oncoming age

で (で、にて)

indicates location of action; at; in; indicates time of action; indicates means of action; cause of effect; by; and then; so; indicates continuing action; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.

弱る (よわる)

to weaken; to be troubled; to be downcast; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed; to impair