ナンネン
Meanings
Noun
1. how many years; how long
2. what year
Pitch accent
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Composed of
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
what grade (in school)
Examples (43 in total)
What year were you born?
I haven't seen her in years.
I haven't seen him for years.
We have known her for years.
That was years ago.
How old is your car?
I have been here for many years.
She lived there for many years.
He came back after many years.
How long have you been studying English?
It took many years to build it.
How many years have you been selling cars?
Good leather will wear for years.
They lived in Spain for several years.
Tom studied French for many years.
"How long have you been in Australia for?" "Three years."
It takes years to master a foreign language.
We have carried on a correspondence for years.
Tom suffered from migraine headaches for years.
That was many years ago.
The old man served the king for many years.
How old is this wine?
My uncle lived abroad for many years.
He had to lead a miserable life for many years.
I haven't played tennis in years.
How many years has Tom lived here?
How many years have you been with this company?
That old house has been neglected for years.
How long have you been living in Tokyo?
We soon recognized each other, although we had not met for years.
And after a long time the boy came back again.
I've dealt with this store for years.
I wonder if she'll recognize me after all these years.
Mary's wardrobe is full of clothes she hasn't worn for years.
At this corner there happened an accident that was to be remembered for years.
Tom has been working for the same website design company for years.
Mary and I remained firm friends for years.
It was only after years that my mother told me the truth.
Our country has enjoyed many years of unbroken peace.
After years of womanising, Tom finally settled down with Mary.
Yesterday I ran into Yamada, whom I hadn't seen in years.
My older brother has been living in London for many years.
The house next door has been empty for many years.