“A long time ago” in Japanese
Short answer
A long time ago in Japanese is “前々” (zenzen). Full meaning: a long time ago, long before now; (one) before last, two before, two in front (e.g. rows).
Other ways to say “A long time ago” in Japanese
疾っく
tokku a long time ago
もう先
mousen a long time ago, long ago
とっく
tokku a long time ago
その昔
sonomukashi a long time ago, in those days
とくの昔
tokunomukashi a long time ago, long ago
とうの昔
tounomukashi a long time ago, long ago
とっくの昔
tokkunomukashi a long time ago, long ago
ずっと前に
zuttomaeni a long time ago
今は昔
imahamukashi once upon a time, a long time ago
疾うに
touni long ago, a long time ago, already
疾う
tou quickly, swiftly, expeditiously; a long time ago
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