日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsold times, old things, old friend, former, ex-
On'yomiキュウ
Kun'yomiふる、もと
Strokes5
Radical

Compounds

  • old, former, ex-, the old

  • old type, old style

  • old system, old order, pre-World War II education system, prewar education system

  • old state of affairs

  • old promise, old agreement, old covenant, Old Testament

Example sentences

  • Robert Hansen was arrested on suspicion of having sold off secret information to the former Soviet Union.

  • We are currently working to restore normal service as soon as possible.

  • It looks like we've been able to fill in that one year gap and renew our old friendship.

  • The Department of Homeland Security's primary function is the prevention of terrorist attacks occurring within America and, in the extreme case of an attack happening, holding losses to the smallest possible level and swiftly carrying out restoration.

  • My maternal grandmother persists in wearing that old-fashioned dress.

  • Our policies and systems are getting outdated and need revising, but to try to swap horses while crossing a stream might be dangerous.

  • This machine has gone out of date.

  • We must do away with the antiquated corporate culture that makes long working hours acceptable.