年月
ねんげつ / としつき
nengetsu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
年月 (ねんげつ (nengetsu)) means "Months and years". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Months and years
Also : Time · Long period
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Example Sentences
長い年月の末に目標を達成した。
ながいねんげつのすえにもくひょうをたっせいした。
I achieved my goal after long months and years.
年月の経過と共に状況が変わった。
ねんげつのけいかとともにじょうきょうがかわった。
The situation changed as months and years passed.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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