年をとるにつれて記憶力は段々衰える。

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年をとるにつれて記憶力は段々衰える。

English Translation

As we grow older, our memory becomes weaker.

Furigana

年(とし)をとるにつれて記憶力(きおくりょく)は段々(だんだん)衰(おとろ)える。

Romanji

Toshi o toru nitsurete kiokuryoku wa dandan otoroeru.

Words

年 (とし)

year; many years; age; past one's prime; old age

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

とる (とる)

is being

に連れて (につれて)

as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

記憶力 (きおくりょく)

memory

は (は)

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

段々 (だんだん)

gradually; by degrees; steps; stairs; staircase; terrace

衰える (おとろえる)

to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither; to waste away