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今日の漢字
Grade 5JLPT N2

old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-

5 strokes · frequency rank #549

On
キュウ
Kun
ふる.い、もと

Common words

  1. ふっきゅうrestoration; restitution; rehabilitation1
    • We are currently working to restore normal service as soon as possible.

    • The Department of Homeland Security's primary function is the prevention of terrorist attacks occurring within America and, in the extreme case of an attack happening, holding losses to the smallest possible level and swiftly carrying out restoration.

    • If this organization is left as it is, it will soon go bankrupt; its recovery is as difficult as swapping horses while crossing a stream.

  2. しんきゅうnew and old; incoming and outgoing2
  3. きゅうold; former; ex-3
    • Bureaucrats are testing the waters over revising old regulations.

    • My wife used to be a pro-wrestler, so if she ever catches me two-timing her, I'd be beaten to a pulp.

    • She was formerly a bank clerk.

  4. きゅうせいold system; old order4
  5. きゅうせいone's original family name; maiden name5
  6. きゅうしきold type; old style6
    • This machine has gone out of date.

    • My maternal grandmother persists in wearing that old-fashioned dress.

    • Our policies and systems are getting outdated and need revising, but to try to swap horses while crossing a stream might be dangerous.

  7. きゅうたいold state of affairs7
  8. きゅうらいtraditional; from ancient times; formerly8
  9. きゅうはold school; old style9
  10. きゅうしょうがつlunar New Year (esp. the Chinese New Year)10

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