旧 型(きゅうがた)

きゅうがた

noun

old model; old type

1. old model; old type; outdated version

A previous version or model of a product, machine, or system that has been replaced by a newer one. Commonly used for electronics, vehicles, and equipment.

これは旧型(きゅうがた)のモデルだ。

This is an old model.

旧型(きゅうがた)のスマホはバッテリーの持(も)ちが悪(わる)い。

Old model smartphones have poor battery life.

旧型(きゅうがた)の機器(きき)を新型(しんがた)に入(い)れ替(か)える計画(けいかく)が進(すす)んでいる。

Plans to replace old equipment with new models are underway.

Usage

A compound of 旧(きゅう) (old, former) + 型(がた) (model, type). Often used as a noun modifier with の: 旧型(きゅうがた)の～. The opposite is 新型(しんがた) (new model).

Common collocations

旧型(きゅうがた)の車(くるま) (an old model car)
旧型(きゅうがた)から新型(しんがた)に買(か)い替(か)える (to upgrade from the old model to the new model)

Similar words

新型(しんがた): new model — the antonym
型落(かたお)ち: discontinued model — specifically a model no longer in production, often sold at a discount

Related Words

Antonym: 新型(しんがた) (new model)

Compare: 型落(かたお)ち (discontinued model)

Compare: 改良(かいりょう)型(がた) (improved model)

Compare: 従来品(じゅうらいひん) (previous model)

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Added 2026.3.21 10:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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