中古(ちゅうこ)

ちゅうこ
noun, no-adjective
used, secondhand
1. used, secondhand
Previously owned or used; not new.
中古(ちゅうこ)の車(くるま)を買(か)った。
I bought a used car.
この店(みせ)は中古(ちゅうこ)のゲームを売(う)っている。
This store sells used games.
中古(ちゅうこ)でもいいから、安(やす)いパソコンが欲(ほ)しい。
I want a cheap computer, even if it's used.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 中古(ちゅうこ): Used, secondhand (standard term for pre-owned goods)
  • 古(ふる)い: Old (general adjective, not specifically 'used')
  • お古(ふる): Hand-me-down (especially clothes passed to younger siblings)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 中古(ちゅうこ)車(しゃ)/車(くるま) (used car)
  • 中古(ちゅうこ)品(ひん) (used goods, secondhand items)
  • 中古(ちゅうこ)マンション (pre-owned apartment/condo)
  • 中古(ちゅうこ)住宅(じゅうたく) (pre-owned house)

USAGE NOTE:
中古(ちゅうこ) is neutral and commonly used in commerce. For something very old or antique, 骨董品(こっとうひん) is used instead.

Related Words

Antonym: 新品(しんぴん) (new item)
general
Added 2026.1.12 18:19 · Revised 2026.2.3 23:48
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