“Long ago” in Japanese
Short answer
Long ago in Japanese is “昔々” (mukashimukashi). Full meaning: long ago, once upon a time.
Other ways to say “Long ago” in Japanese
遥か昔
harukamukashi long ago
一昔前
hitomukashimae long ago, previous, of a former age
疾うに
touni long ago, a long time ago, already
疾っくに
tokkuni long ago, a long time ago, already
疾うから
toukara (since) long ago, for a long time
もう先
mousen a long time ago, long ago
遥か
haruka far away, far off, far, distant, in the distance; long ago, long before
遠く
tooku far away, distant place, a (great) distance, a long way off, afar; long ago, far back, far (into the future); by far
久々
hisabisa (in a) long time, long time (ago), while (ago), long ago, long while (ago), (in a) long while
とくの昔
tokunomukashi a long time ago, long ago
とうの昔
tounomukashi a long time ago, long ago
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