- the past; bygone days
- one's past (that one would prefer remained secret)
- past (tense); preterit; preteritegrammar
- previous lifeBuddhism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- the past; bygone days
- one's past (that one would prefer remained secret)
- past (tense); preterit; preterite
- previous life
This meaning refers to events and experiences that have occurred before the present time. It can evoke nostalgia or reflection on experiences that have shaped a person's life.
This meaning emphasizes a history that is often considered shameful or that someone would prefer to keep hidden.
This meaning relates to the grammatical aspect of language, referring to actions that have been completed in the past.
This meaning can refer to prior existence, often in philosophical or spiritual contexts, suggesting that a person's life may continue beyond the current one.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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The example is a past progressive tense sentence. How was everybody taught when they were learning about progressive tense?
If there are past exam questions then I think it would be best to give them a quick look over.