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ふるい (furui)
古い

old (not for people), aged

💡 Nuance & Usage: An い-adjective used for things that are old or worn out. It is NOT used for people (for people, use としをとる or 年上). Opposite of 新しい。

📝 Example Sentences

この本は古いですが、とても面白いです。
This book is old, but very interesting.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "古い"!

これは私が子どもの頃から使っている_______ペンです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 長く使っているペンであることを表します。
English: It indicates that the pen has been used for a long time.
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