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古びる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 古びる

るび
Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #7620
1

to look old; to get old

Examples
けれども、急にめまいがして、再び古びた椅子に座りこんだ。
But he suddenly felt dizzy and he sat down again in his old chair.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 509
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

old

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.い
ふる-
-ふる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ふゆ
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