Vocabulary

What does 過去 (かこ, kako) mean?

過去 (かこ, kako) means the past.

Quick facts
Readingかこ
Romajikako
Part of speechnoun, adverb, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
かこ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkako

the past

  1. 1noun · adverb · no-adjective the past; bygone days
  2. 2noun one's past (that one would prefer remained secret)
  3. 3noun past (tense); preterit; preterite
  4. 4noun previous life

Example sentences

  • Let's forget about the past now.

  • I've met him once in the past.

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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.

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