旧~

きゅう~
kyuu~

former, old (prefix)

PrefixJLPT N3

What does 旧~ mean?

旧~ is a Japanese prefix meaning “former” or “old (prefix)” in English. It is written as 旧~ in kanji, きゅう~ in hiragana, and kyuu~ in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

NotePrefix meaning former or old (旧友 = old friend).

Example sentences

駅の近くに旧校舎が残っている。

The old school building is still standing near the station.

彼女は旧姓で仕事をしている。

She works under her maiden name.

Words sharing kanji with 旧~

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