亀の甲より年の功

かめのこうよりとしのこう
Alternative writings: 亀の甲より年の劫
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Proverb: years of experience (age) bring wisdom; an older person's experience is more valuable than possessions or theory.

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若い意見も大事だが、亀の甲より年の功だから先輩の言うことも聞いたほうがいい。

Young opinions are important, but experience counts — you should also listen to what the senior says.

祖父は料理歴が長い。亀の甲より年の功で、ちょっとしたコツを教えてくれた。

My grandfather has cooked for years. By virtue of his experience, he showed me a few useful tips.

『亀の甲より年の功』ということわざを、面接で年配の受験者を尊重する根拠として挙げた。

I cited the proverb 'experience counts more than a turtle's shell' as a reason to respect older applicants in the interview.