What does the JLPT N4 word "昔" mean?

The N4 word "昔" (むかし (mukashi)) means "old times, ancient times, a long time ago". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "昔"?

Yes, a common example is: "昔々、おじいさんとおばあさんがいました。" which translates to "Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman.".

むかし (mukashi)

昔

💡 Nuance & Usage: Noun or adverb. Refers to a past period, often distant. Commonly used to begin traditional stories ('Mukashi mukashi...').

昔々、おじいさんとおばあさんがいました。

Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman.

Test your understanding of "昔"!

_______は、携帯電話がありませんでした。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 過去の時代には携帯電話がなかったことを表します。
English: It indicates that there were no mobile phones in the past era.

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