古
ふる.い
furui
JLPT N45 strokesKanjiLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
古 is the kanji for "Old". A common reading is ふる.い (furui). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Old
Also : Used · Ancient · Antique
Readings
kunふる.い/ furuikunふる/ furukunふる.す/ furusuonこ/ ko
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 古 represents 'OLD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of old.
Reading ·
On-reading: こ — remember this sound by associating it with old. Kun-reading: ふる.い.
Example Sentences
古い映画を観るのが好きです。
ふるいえいがをみるのがすきです。
I like watching old movies.
古本屋で面白い本を見つけました。
ふるほんやでおもしろいほんをみつけました。
I found an interesting book at a used bookstore.
Vocabulary using 古
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