旧
old times · old things · old friend · former · ex-
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Simplified form of mortar. Old mortar.
Symbolism
Old style, old friend, old. Represents former things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
丨 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 旧
Four-Character Compounds
旧態依然
きゅうたいいぜん
remaining unchanged (from the old state of things); none the better for the change (if at all)
名所旧跡
めいしょきゅうせき
places of scenic beauty and historical interest
旧套墨守
きゅうとうぼくしゅ
clinging to old customs; adhering to old traditions
旧に復す
きゅうにふくす
To return to the old ways; To go back to how things were before
Other kanji with the same meaning
“old times”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 旧 mean in Japanese?
旧 means old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-.
How do you read 旧?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: ふる.い、もと (furui, moto).
How many strokes does 旧 have?
旧 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 旧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
旧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.