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古
古 (readings: こ, ふる; Japanese kanji) means “old / ancient”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 古い (old).
What does 古 mean?
| Kanji | 古 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | old / ancient |
| Readings | こ, ふる |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 古
古 is read こ or ふる depending on the word.
Example words with 古
| Example | 古い (old) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14