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昔

Kanji 昔: meaning "Once Upon A Time, Antiquity, Old Times", readings, stroke order

The kanji 昔 means "Once Upon A Time, Antiquity, Old Times". On'yomi: セキ、シャク; kun'yomi: むかし. JLPT N3 kanji, with example words.

Readings

Meaning
Once Upon A Time, Antiquity, Old Times
On'yomi
セキシャク· special — Special reading: the official table keeps it for a few words or particular uses.
Kun'yomi
むかし
Strokes
8
Level
JLPT N3
Official status
Jōyō (common-use kanji)
Special reading: the official table keeps it for a few words or particular uses.

Words with 昔

  • 昔 むかし — old days; past

Stroke order · 8 strokes

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
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  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8

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