古
古·old (things)
- On-yomi
- コ
- Kun-yomi
- ふる.い
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 古い | ふるい | old |
| 中古 | ちゅうこ | second-hand |
| 古本 | ふるほん | used book |
| 古着 | ふるぎ | used clothes |
Example sentences
この家はとても古いです。
このいえはとてもふるいです。
This house is very old.
古い車を売りました。
ふるいくるまをうりました。
I sold my old car.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Using 古い for people; for people say 年をとった
Memory aid
Picture it
Ten (十) mouths (口) have told this story: it is old.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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