昔
むかし · mukashi
The old days, the past, former times, a long time ago
- the past ten years, the past decade
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押し入れの奥から、昔のアルバムを見つけた。
おしいれのおくから、むかしのあるばむをみつけた。
I found an old photo album from the back of the closet.
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京都の町並みを見ていると、昔に戻った気がします。
きょうとのまちなみをみていると、むかしにもどったきがします。
When I look at Kyoto's streets, I feel like I've gone back in time.
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おばあちゃんは、昔の話をしてくれた。
おばあちゃんは、むかしのはなしをしてくれた。
Grandma told us stories of the old days.
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この辺りは、昔まで田んぼだった。
このあたりは、むかしまでたんぼだった。
Up until long ago, this area was rice fields.
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What does 昔 mean?
The old days, the past, former times, a long time ago. It can also mean: the past ten years, the past decade.
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むかし (mukashi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.
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