旧 | Japanese meaning

旧【きゅう】

Frequency rank: 3,701. – 3,704.

prefix

old; former; ex-

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the old; old things; old customs
old times; bygone days

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendarabbreviationsee also 旧暦

Forms

旧【きゅう】Frequency rank: 3,701. – 3,704.
きゅうFrequency rank: 25,728. – 25,901.

Generated definitions (experimental)

old; former; ex-

This meaning is used to indicate something that is no longer current or has been replaced by something new, often referring to people or things from the past.

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I met an old friend after a long time.

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He lives in the old town.

the old; old things; old customs

This meaning refers to objects, traditions, or customs that are considered outdated or traditional, typically valued for their historical significance.

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She values old customs.

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Many old things are displayed in the museum.

old times; bygone days

This meaning evokes nostalgia, referring to a period in the past that is often remembered fondly.

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I remember the good days of old.

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I like to talk about bygone days.

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar

This meaning specifically relates to the traditional calendar system used in Japan before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

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Japan's old calendar is very important.

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Many festivals are based on the old calendar.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう(きごう)old (adjective)old friendLunar New Yearold styleold customshistorical ruinsthe old White Houseformer administrationformer country nameold modelold calendar (lunisolar calendar)

Example sentences

7 results

1. よう用。

It is important to maintain backward compatibility with software that was written to run on the former system.

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2. 。

The new tunnel is twice as long as the old one.

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3. 、。

Bureaucrats are testing the waters over revising old regulations.

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As evidenced by findings from the Iwajuku site to results of excavations around the country, a paleolithic culture did exist in the Japanese archipelago. However, there are almost no surviving artifacts of what could be termed plastic art.

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5. 。

The former President's death was announced.

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6. 。

Is this a vintage car?

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7. 。

The old school building burned down.

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旧【きゅう】

Frequency rank: 3,701. – 3,704.

prefix

old; former; ex-

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the old; old things; old customs
old times; bygone days

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); prefix

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendarabbreviationsee also 旧暦

Forms

旧【きゅう】Frequency rank: 3,701. – 3,704.
きゅうFrequency rank: 25,728. – 25,901.

Generated definitions (experimental)

old; former; ex-

This meaning is used to indicate something that is no longer current or has been replaced by something new, often referring to people or things from the past.

。

I met an old friend after a long time.

。

He lives in the old town.

the old; old things; old customs

This meaning refers to objects, traditions, or customs that are considered outdated or traditional, typically valued for their historical significance.

。

She values old customs.

。

Many old things are displayed in the museum.

old times; bygone days

This meaning evokes nostalgia, referring to a period in the past that is often remembered fondly.

。

I remember the good days of old.

。

I like to talk about bygone days.

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar

This meaning specifically relates to the traditional calendar system used in Japan before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

。

Japan's old calendar is very important.

。

Many festivals are based on the old calendar.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう(きごう)old (adjective)old friendLunar New Yearold styleold customshistorical ruinsthe old White Houseformer administrationformer country nameold modelold calendar (lunisolar calendar)

Example sentences

7 results