旧: the kanji for old; former
旧 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means old; former. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
旧 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
旧 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 旧友きゅうゆう · kyūyū | old friend |
| 新旧しんきゅう · shinkyū | new and old |
| 復旧ふっきゅう · fukkyū | restoration |
| 旧式きゅうしき · kyūshiki | old-fashioned; old type |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 停電が復旧した。Teiden ga fukkyū shita.The power has been restored.
- 旅先で偶然、旧友に会った。Tabisaki de gūzen, kyūyū ni atta.I happened to meet an old friend while traveling.
- 新旧の社長があいさつをした。Shinkyū no shachō ga aisatsu o shita.The new and former presidents gave speeches.
- この機械は旧式だが、まだ使える。Kono kikai wa kyūshiki da ga, mada tsukaeru.This machine is an old type, but it still works.
- 電車の運転は午後には復旧する見込みだ。Densha no unten wa gogo ni wa fukkyū suru mikomi da.Train service is expected to be restored in the afternoon.
Questions about 旧
How many strokes does 旧 have?
旧 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 旧?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). 旧 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 旧?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 旧
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.