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旧
旧 (readings: きゅう, ふる; Japanese kanji) means “old / former”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 旧友 (old friend).
What does 旧 mean?
| Kanji | 旧 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | old / former |
| Readings | きゅう, ふる |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 旧
旧 is read きゅう or ふる depending on the word.
Example words with 旧
| Example | 旧友 (old friend) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14