Japanese

ふるい
Meaning: old; ancient; outdated
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

このお寺は日本で一番古い建物です。
This temple is the oldest building in Japan.
彼は古い車を大事にしている。
He takes good care of his old car.
愛着のある古い車を手放した。
I decided to part with my old car, which I was very attached to.
彼は好奇心に駆られて、その古い箱を開けた。
He was driven by curiosity to open the old box.
古い町並みの狭い路地を散策するのが好きだ。
I like strolling through the narrow alleys of the old town.

Usage Notes

Used for inanimate objects that have existed for a long time. Not used for people (use 'toshi o totta' instead).

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