Kanji for "Former"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "former". The most popular choice is shown first.
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old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-
Reading: kyuu
5 strokes · peaceful
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for former?
The most common kanji for "former" is 旧, read as kyuu. It means old times, old things, old friend. Related kanji: 甲 (former), 元 (former time).
How many strokes does 旧 have?
旧 has 5 strokes.