1.
old-looking; aged; worn; weathered
Describes something that shows visible signs of age or wear. Used as a pre-noun modifier (the past-tense form of the verb 古びる, functioning adjectivally).
古びた本を見つけた。
I found an old-looking book.
古びた建物が並ぶ通りを歩いた。
I walked along a street lined with weathered buildings.
祖父の家には古びた家具がたくさん残っている。
My grandfather's house still has a lot of worn old furniture.
USAGE:
古びた is the past-tense form of the verb 古びる (to become old-looking), used as a pre-noun modifier. It describes objects that have taken on an aged appearance through the passage of time.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 古びた建物 (a weathered building)
- 古びた写真 (an old-looking photo)
- 古びた街並み (an aged townscape)
NUANCE:
古びた is neutral — it can suggest charm and character (like antiques) or simply describe something showing wear. Compare with 古い, which simply means "old" without emphasizing the visual impression of aging.