この国はかつて強力な王国だった。
This country used to be a powerful kingdom.
Japanese
かつて
かつて
Meaning: once; formerly; before
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This place was once a quiet fishing village.
彼はかつての仲間に背を向けて、一人で歩き出した。
He turned his back on his former comrades and started walking alone.
かつてこの地を支配した文明は、跡形もなく滅びた。
The civilization that once ruled this land has perished without a trace.
この街には、かつての城下町の面影が今も残っている。
Traces of the former castle town still remain in this city today.
かつてこの大陸は、強大な帝国によって支配されていた。
Once, this continent was ruled by a powerful empire.
この町はかつて「夢の町」と云われていた。
This town was once called the 'town of dreams.'
江戸は、かつての日本の政治の中心地でした。
Edo was once the political center of Japan.
祖父はかつて横浜で小さな商会を営んでいた。
My grandfather used to run a small trading company in Yokohama.
かつてこの街は帝都として栄えていた。
Once, this city flourished as the imperial capital.
Usage Notes
Used to describe a state or event in the past that no longer exists or happens.
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