古～
ふる～
furu
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
古～ (ふる～ (furu)) means "old ~". It is read ふる～ (furu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
old ~
Also : used ~ · secondhand ~
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Meaning ·
The word 古～ (ふる～) means 'old ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of old ~.
Example Sentences
古着のコートを修理してまた着ることにした。
ふるぎのこーとをしゅうりしてまたきることにした。
I decided to repair my old coat and wear it again.
古本屋で珍しい本を見つけて嬉しかった。
ふるほんやでめずらしいほんをみつけてうれしかった。
I was happy to find a rare book at the used bookstore.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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