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大昔

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大昔

おむかし
Adverb
Noun
Freq #11135
1

ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago

Examples
人間は大昔に道具の使用を覚えた。
Man learned early to use tools.

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

large
big

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うふ
おう
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
8 strokes
Frequency: 1197
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

once upon a time
antiquity
old times

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
シャク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むかし
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