古い
ふるい
furui
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
古い (ふるい (furui)) means "Old". It is read ふるい (furui). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Old
Also : Ancient · Aged · Antique · Timeworn · Antiquated
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Example Sentences
この本は古いです。
このほんはふるいです。
This book is old.
この本はとても古いです。
このほんはとてもふるいです。
This book is very old.
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