Word details
かつて
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かつて.
Dictionary
Entry
1
once; before; formerly; ever; former; ex-
Examples
一般に日本人は、自分たちがかつてより暮らし向きがよくなったと考えている。
The Japanese at large consider themselves better off than they used to be.
2
Used with neg. verb
never yet; never before; first time; still not happened
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
嘗
once, before, formerly, ever, never, ex-, lick, lap up, burn up, taste, undergo, underrate, despise
14 strokesGrade 9
On
ショウジョウ
Kun
かつ.てこころ.みるな.める
曽
formerly, once, before, ever, never, ex-
11 strokesFrequency 1,320Grade 8
On
ソウソゾウ
Kun
かつかつてすなわち
都
metropolis, capital, all, everything
10 strokesFrequency 123JLPT N3Grade 3
On
トツ
Kun
みやこ
Nanori
くにずちづめみや
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