古(ふる)〜

ふる
prefix
old; used; worn
1. old; used; secondhand
Prefix indicating age, wear, or previous use.
I found a rare book at the used bookstore.
古(ふる) + 本(ほん) + 屋(や) = used bookstore
I took old clothes to the recycle shop.
古(ふる) + 着(ぎ) = used clothing
古新聞(ふるしんぶん)を捨(す)てた。
I threw away old newspapers.
古(ふる) + 新聞(しんぶん) = old newspapers

古(ふる)〜 is the native Japanese (kun'yomi) prefix meaning 'old' or 'used.'

COMPOUNDS (古(ふる)〜):

Pronunciation

古(こ)〜 is the on'yomi reading used in different compounds:

The ふる〜 reading emphasizes 'used' or 'worn,' while こ〜 tends to mean 'ancient' or 'classical.'

Similar words

新(しん)〜 or 新(あたら)しい (new)