This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

古く

Reading

Kana: ふるく
Romaji: furuku
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Definition

adv
1

anciently; formerly

Kanji

Readings: コ、 ふる.い、 ふる-、 -ふる.す
Meaning: old

Example Sentences

(わたし)(いえ)(ふる)くて不格好(ぶかっこう)だ。
➥My house is old and ugly.
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歌舞伎(かぶき)(ふる)くからの日本(にっぽん)芸術(げいじゅつ)だ。
➥Kabuki is an old Japanese art.
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(わたし)(かれ)(ふる)くさい冗談(じょうだん)にうんざりした。
➥I was bored with his old jokes.
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流行(りゅうこう)(ふる)くなって()えていく。
➥Fashions grow old and die.
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ジョンと(わたし)(ふる)くからの友達(ともだち)です。
➥John and I are old friends.
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日本(にっぽん)には(ふる)くからの習慣(しゅうかん)がたくさんある。
➥There are many ancient customs in Japan.
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