寄る年波には勝てない。
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English Translation
No one can turn the clock back.
Furigana
Romanji
Yoru toshinami ni wa katenai.
Words
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
に
(に)
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis