“To look old” in Japanese
Short answer
To look old in Japanese is “古びる” (furubiru). Full meaning: to look old, to get old.
Other ways to say “To look old” in Japanese
古ぼける
furubokeru to look old, to become time-worn, to become worn out, to become old and grubby, to become musty
旧びる
furubiru to look old, to get old
ふるびる
furubiru to look old, to get old
古惚ける
furubokeru to look old, to become time-worn, to become worn out, to become old and grubby, to become musty
ふるぼける
furubokeru to look old, to become time-worn, to become worn out, to become old and grubby, to become musty
陳こびる
hinekobiru to look old, to appear mature (e.g. of children)
時代めく
jidaimeku to be antique-looking, to look old, to be old-fashioned
旧び
furubi to look old, to get old
旧びれ
furubire to look old, to get old
古びろ
furubiro to look old, to get old
ふるび
furubi to look old, to get old
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