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旧
Old, Former
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Historic buildings in Japan are often labeled 旧 (kyū), meaning 'former' or 'old.' For example, 旧東京駅 refers to the original Tokyo Station building.
Memory Trick
Imagine finding an old photograph from years ago. It reminds you of former times, making 旧 easy to remember as 'old' or 'former.'
Readings
Onyomi: キュウ (kyuu)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
旧
きゅう (kyuu)
Former
旧友
きゅうゆう (kyuuyuu)
Old friend
旧式
きゅうしき (kyuushiki)
Old style
旧校舎
きゅうこうしゃ (kyuukousha)
Old school building
Example Sentence
旧友 と 再会しました。
きゅうゆう と さいかいしました。
kyuuyuu to saikai shimashita
I reunited with an old friend.