(ふる)

ふるい
adjective (i-adjective)
old
1. old (not new)
Having existed for a long time or no longer new. Used for objects, buildings, traditions, etc. The opposite of (あたら)しい.
This building is old.
I met an old friend.
Here meaning long-time friend
I found old photos.
This temple has an old history.
It's an old car, but it still runs.
I sold old books.
2. outdated, old-fashioned
No longer current or fashionable. (ふる)(かんが)え (an outdated idea).
That idea is outdated.
その方法(ほうほう)(ふる)すぎる。
That method is too outdated.
Let's change the old-fashioned way of doing things.
Such outdated values no longer work.

(ふる)い is an i-adjective meaning old (for things, not people).

FORMS:

  • Negative: (ふる)くない
  • Past: (ふる)かった
  • Te-form: (ふる)くて

USAGE DISTINCTION:

OPPOSITE:
(あたら)しい (new)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS: