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ふるい
furui
Old (in reference to objects, not people), aged, ancient
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古い
ふるい
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Old (in reference to objects, not people), aged, ancient
furui
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana ふるい
Romaji furui
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What does 古い mean in Japanese?
The word 古い (ふるい) means "old (in reference to objects, not people), aged, ancient" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 古い?
古い is read as ふるい (romaji: furui). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 古い?
古い is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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