JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
古 — old
- Reading
- コ・ふる.い・ふる\~・\~ふる.す
- Meaning
- old
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
古 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is コ・ふる.い・ふる\~・\~ふる.す and it means old. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
古 appears in everyday japanese words such as 古 (antiquity), 古代 (ancient times) and 古典 (old book).
Japanese words containing 古
Frequently asked questions
What does 古 mean in Japanese?
古 means old in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 古 read?
古 is read コ・ふる.い・ふる\~・\~ふる.す. Reading it inside real words — 古 and 古代 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 古 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 古 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 古 in a word?
A common word containing 古 is 古 (いにしえ) — "antiquity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 古 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 古 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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