古
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 古
1
Common noun
used item; secondhand item
2
Noun, used as a prefix
old; used; previous
Examples
森のはずれに古小屋が立っているのが見えた。
We saw an old hut standing at the margin of the forest.
Kanji in this Word
古
5 strokes
Frequency: 509
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
old
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.い
ふる-
-ふる.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふゆ
故
9 strokes
Frequency: 612
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
happenstance
especially
intentionally
reason
cause
circumstances
the late
therefore
consequently
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆえ
ふる.い
もと
旧
5 strokes
Frequency: 549
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
old times
old things
old friend
former
ex-
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.い
もと
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