JLPT N4 Elementary
昔
The distant past or olden days.
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昔々 mukashi mukashi - a set phrase for "once upon a time"
Noun, Adverb
"Long Ago" / "The Old Days"
Describes a distinct period in the distant past, ranging from one’s personal childhood to ancient history.
Example
昔々 、 ある 所 に お じいさん と お ばあさん が いました 。
Once upon a time, there lived an old man and an old woman.
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