昔
Kanji · N2
昔 / once upon a time
Kanji for once upon a time, antiquity, or old times.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セキ、シャク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | むかし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
昔 carries the meaning once upon a time, antiquity, or old times.
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Common compounds with 昔
昔話むかしばなしold tale / folk tale / legend
昔むかしthe old days / the past / former times
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