1.
used, secondhand
Previously owned or used; not new.
Similar words
- 中古: Used, secondhand (standard term for pre-owned goods)
- 古い: Old (general adjective, not specifically 'used')
- お古: Hand-me-down (especially clothes passed to younger siblings)
Common collocations
- 中古車/車 (used car)
- 中古品 (used goods, secondhand items)
- 中古マンション (pre-owned apartment/condo)
- 中古住宅 (pre-owned house)
Usage
中古 is neutral and commonly used in commerce. For something very old or antique, 骨董品 is used instead.
Related Words
Antonym:
新品 (new item)
Antonym:
新築 (newly built)
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古い (Old)
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新品同様 (like new)
Antonym:
未使用 (unused)
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リユース (reuse)
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築 ((building) age)