No. 1,571 in Japanese
古く
"古く" means "old" or "ancient."
In a sentence
この古くからの慣習は今もなお続いている。
This traditional custom continues even today.
"古く" is used figuratively to imply a long time ago or traditional.
古くなった建物は取り壊された。
The old building was demolished.
"古く" describes the physical state of the object as being old or aged.
その本は古く、表紙が破れていた。
That book was old, and its cover was torn.
"古く" indicates the aged condition of an item, emphasizing wear and tear.
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