JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
旧 — old times
- Reading
- キュウ・ふる.い・もと
- Meaning
- old times; old things; old friend; former; ex-
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
旧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・ふる.い・もと and it means old times; old things; old friend; former; ex-. 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.
旧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 旧 (ex-), 復旧 (restoration) and 旧事 (past events).
Japanese words containing 旧
Frequently asked questions
What does 旧 mean in Japanese?
旧 means old times; old things; old friend; former; ex- in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 旧 read?
旧 is read キュウ・ふる.い・もと. Reading it inside real words — 旧 and 復旧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旧 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 旧 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旧 in a word?
A common word containing 旧 is 旧 (きゅう) — "ex-". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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