English–Japanese

“old” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifurui

Example

この時計は古いです。ko no tokei wa furu i de su

This clock is old.

Illustration for 古い (old)

How to say “old” in Japanese

“Old” in Japanese is 古い (furui).

Describes something that has existed for a long time and is no longer new.

Full entry for 古い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 古い

この靴は古いです。ko no kutsu wa furu i de su

These shoes are old.

このかばんは古いですが、まだ使えます。ko no ka ba n wa furu i de su ga ma da tsuka e ma su

This bag is old, but I can still use it.

Tips for using 古い

  • In everyday conversation, 古い (furui) can describe either age or outdatedness, so context shows whether something is simply aged or no longer modern.

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