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What does かつて (katsute) mean?

かつて means once, formerly.

Quick facts
Readingかつて
Romajikatsute
Part of speechadverb, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
かつて
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkatsute

once, formerly

  1. 1adverb · no-adjective once; before; formerly
  2. 2adverb · no-adjective never yet; never before; first time

Example sentences

  • This town once had a castle.

  • He was once a famous actor.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.