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11 昔 Long Ago

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Meaning

Primary

Long Ago

Alternative

Long Time Ago

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This is a good way to start stories, by the way: 昔々に… (Long, long ago).

Reading

むかし

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. むかし sounds like a kun'yomi reading, doesn't it? It's so long.

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチは昔はけんけんをするのがとく意だった。

Koichi used to be good at hopping on one leg a long time ago.

昔、一回だけ、右足に魚の目ができたことがあるよ。

I got a corn on my right foot once a long time ago.

「あなた、今夜の予定は?」「昔の飲み仲間とちょっと出かけてくる予定だよ。」

"What are your plans for tonight Darling?" "I’m going out with my old drinking buddies."

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    • むかし
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