English–Japanese
“past” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikako
Example
私は過去のことを考えます。watashi wa ka ko no ko to o kanga e ma su
I think about the past.
How to say “past” in Japanese
“Past” in Japanese is 過去 (kako). 過去 can also mean “the past”.
Covers the time and events that lie behind the present.
Example sentences with 過去
わたしは過去を思い出します。wa ta shi wa ka ko o omo i da shi ma su
I remember the past.
過去の失敗を繰り返さないようにします。ka ko no ship pai o ku ri kae sa na i yō ni shi ma su
I try not to repeat past mistakes.
Tips for using 過去
- In everyday conversation, 過去 (kako) often refers to a person's earlier experiences or life before the present.