旧
Kanji · N2
旧 / old times
Kanji for old times, old things, or old friend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふる.い、もと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
旧 carries the meaning old times, old things, or old friend.
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Common compounds with 旧
旧姓きゅうせいone's original family name / maiden name
復旧ふっきゅうrestoration / restitution / rehabilitation
旧暦きゅうれきJapan's old calendar
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