旧

N3

きゅう

[kyuu]

Illustration for 旧

Meanings

1.Prefix

old; former; ex-

2.Noun

the old; old things; old customs

3.Noun

old times; bygone days

4.NounPrefix

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar

Other Readings

「旧」 has another reading with different meanings.

旧（もと）
former; ex-; past; one-time

Related Words

旧暦（きゅうれき）see also
Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar

Examples

旧友と久しぶりに再会して嬉しかった。

I reunited with an old friend after a long time.

旧校舎は去年取り壊されてしまった。

The old school building has been demolished.

旧暦のお正月を祝う国もある。

Some countries celebrate the lunar new year.