Word 9 of 20 · Level 21

昔むかしmukashia long time ago

Synonyms:old timeslong agothe pastformer days

Example sentence

昔むかし、ここに学がっ校こうがありました。

A long time ago, there was a school here.

How 昔 is used

昔むかしmeans old times or long ago. It carries a nostalgic tone and is used in storytelling (once upon a time).

More words from level 21

近いchikainear
動きugokimovement, motion
見つめるmitsumeruto stare
幸せshiawasehappiness
記憶kiokumemory
反応hannoureaction

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That is how Fuguro works. It brings 昔 back for review right before you forget it, each time a little later, until it sticks for good. You hear it spoken aloud, and you meet it again in stories you can already read. The first five levels are free.

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