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old · ancient
N5
On: Kun: ふる、ふ、いにしえ

Memory Aid

'Furu' — Sounds like 'FURrowed brow', which people get when they're OLD.

'Ko' — Think of an OLD 'COat' you've had for ages.

Vocabulary

古いふるいold (adjective)
中古ちゅうこused, second-hand
古本ふるほんused book
古着ふるぎused clothes
古代こだいancient times

Example Sentences

この本はとても古いです。

This book is very old.

私の家には古い時計があります。

There is an old clock in my house.

中古のパソコンを買いました。

I bought a used computer.

彼は古い友達です。

He is an old friend.

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