JLPT N1
古
「いにしえ」
This is a poetic and literary word for ‘ancient times’ or ‘days of yore’.
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古 kanji form
往古 rare kanji form
Noun
Ancient Times / Bygone Days
Refers to the very distant past, ancient times, or days long gone. It carries a formal, literary, or poetic nuance.
Example
いにしえ の 都 、 奈良 を 旅し た 。
I traveled to Nara, the ancient capital.
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