🃏 Flashcard
昔
むかし
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Old days; past
mukashi
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
むかし
Romaji
mukashi
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昔 mean in Japanese?
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The word 昔 (むかし) means "old days; past" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 昔?
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昔 is read as むかし (romaji: mukashi). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 昔?
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昔 is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 昔 quickly?
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Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise 昔 in sentences?
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