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What does 古 (いにしえ, inishie) mean?

古 (いにしえ, inishie) means antiquity; ancient times; bygone days.

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Readingいにしえ
Romajiinishie
Part of speechnoun
いにしえ
inishie

antiquity; ancient times; bygone days

  1. 1noun antiquity; ancient times; bygone days

Also written: 往古、古え

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