What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "古"?

The kanji "古" belongs to JLPT N5 and means "Old". Its Onyomi is "コ (ko)" and Kunyomi is "ふる (furu)".

JLPT N5

古

Old

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "古"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "十 (ten) + 口 (mouth/box)". Mnemonic Story: "Picture an incredibly *old* box (口) that has been sitting untouched for at least *ten* (十) years. Inside, everything is dusty and decrepit, making the entire contents feel incredibly *old* and dated."

Onyomi

コ (ko)

Kunyomi

ふる (furu)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

十 (ten) + 口 (mouth/box)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Picture an incredibly *old* box (口) that has been sitting untouched for at least *ten* (十) years. Inside, everything is dusty and decrepit, making the entire contents feel incredibly *old* and dated.

💡 Quick Hint: Ten-year-old box

Essential N5 Vocabulary

古い

ふるい

Old (for things)

中古

ちゅうこ

Secondhand

古本

ふるほん

Old book

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "古"

この家は＿＿＿＿＿です。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「古い」は物の状態を表す形容詞です。
English: 'Furui' is an adjective describing the state of things.

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