旧 Kanji – old times
The Japanese kanji 旧 can mean old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-.
Meaning and Readings
How is 旧 read?
旧 has the onyomi reading キュウ and the kunyomi readings ふるい, もと.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kyuu, furui, moto.
Common Japanese Words Using 旧
These common Japanese words contain 旧. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 旧（きゅう） — old, former, ex-
- 旧式（きゅうしき） — old type, old style
- 旧制（きゅうせい） — old system, old order
- 旧姓（きゅうせい） — one's original family name, maiden name
- 旧正月（きゅうしょうがつ） — lunar New Year (esp. the Chinese New Year)
- 旧態（きゅうたい） — old state of affairs
- 旧約（きゅうやく） — old promise, old agreement, old covenant
- 旧来（きゅうらい） — traditional, from ancient times, formerly
- 旧暦（きゅうれき） — Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar
- 新旧（しんきゅう） — new and old, incoming and outgoing