Quick answer
昔 is the kanji for "Antiquity / Old Times". A common reading is むかし (mukashi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Antiquity / Old Times
Also : Antiquity · Old Times
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 昔 represents 'ONCE UPON A TIME'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of once upon a time.
On-reading: せき — remember this sound by associating it with once upon a time. Kun-reading: むかし.
Example Sentences
昔の写真を見てなつかしくなりました。
むかしのしゃしんをみてなつかしくなりました。
I looked at old photos and felt nostalgic.
昔話を聞かせてください。
むかしばなしをきかせてください。
Please tell me old stories.
Vocabulary using 昔
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