It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 古い (furui)
Meaning: “old,” “aged,” or “antique.”
It is often used to describe things that have been around for a long time,
such as buildings, furniture, or clothing. It can also be used to describe things that have been out of date or out of fashion for a while.
Examples
- 古い歌が大好きです。 I love old songs.
- 古い服を整理しました。 I sorted out the old clothes.
- 私の くるまは 古い。 My car is old.
- 私は古い車が好きです。 I like old cars.
- この携帯電話はもう古い。 This cell phone is already old.
- その古い建物は官庁です。 That old building is the government office.
- 古い手紙を燃やしたんだ。 I burned some old letters.
- 店の古い看板を取り外した I removed the old signboard from the shop.
- 彼女は古い雑誌を捨てた。 She threw away old magazines.
- これは日本一古い建物です。 This is the oldest building in Japan.
- 古いタオルで雑巾を作った。 I made some dustcloths from an old towel
