Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 往昔(おうせき) in Japanese

往昔
Kana Reading
おうせき
Romaji
ōseki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ancient times


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

journey, travel, chase away, let go, going, before, formerly

On'Yomi: オウ

Kun'Yomi: い.く, いにしえ, さき.に, ゆ.く

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

once upon a time, antiquity, old times

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク

Kun'Yomi: むかし

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