Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes
古 / old
Kanji for old.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふる.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
古 carries the meaning old.
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How to write 古
Trace 古 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 古
古いふるいold
中古車ちゅうこしゃused car
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古 in context
京都は古い町です。
きょうとはふるいまちです
Kyoto is an old town.
中古車を買いました。
ちゅうこしゃをかいました
I bought a used car.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 古 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
古 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/古
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