What is the Kanji for 'Old'? | 古
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Old', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Old' is 古.
Parts of the Kanji 古
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
古 As Part Of Other Kanji
This kanji appears as part of 7 other kanji:
Words Using 古
This kanji is used in 10 words:
Kanji Related to 古 Through the Part 十
These 31 kanji contain the part 十 as well.
Kanji Related to 古 Through the Part 口
These 102 kanji contain the part 口 as well.
Learn the Kanji 古
Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.
What does 古 mean?
古 means 'Old'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.