古い
ふるい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Old
Examples
古い町並みですね。
It's an old townscape, isn't it?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「古い」is an adjective meaning "Old." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「古い」is read as「ふるい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「古い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「古い」mean in Japanese?+
「古い」means "Old". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「古い」?+
「古い」is read as「ふるい」.
Is 「古い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「古い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「古い」?+
古い町並みですね。 — It's an old townscape, isn't it?
Practice 「古い」 with spaced repetition