Translation of Japanese word "古い" to English
古い
ふるい
[furui]
IPA: /curaɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
How to use
古い (furui) — 'old / aged'. 古い建物 — old building. 古くなる — to get old. 古本 (furuhon) — used / secondhand book.
🇬🇧 English
old
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 古い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふるい
Romaji Transcription: furui
Example Sentences
古い本を読みました。
ふるいほんをよんだ。
I read an old book.
古い家が見つかりました。
ふるいいえがみつかりました。
I found an old house.
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Common phrases
- 古本— used book / secondhand book
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Frequency rank: #178 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "古い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "古い" means "old" in English.
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The word "古い" is read as "ふるい" (furui). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to describe old things or past events.".
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