formerly in Japanese
formerly in Japanese is 旧来, かつて — formerly means at an earlier time; previously.
formerly in Japanese
旧来
Pronounced: kyuurai
at some time in the past
かつて
Pronounced: katsute
previously; once
What does "formerly" mean?
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adv At an earlier time; previously.
"This ranch was formerly owned by slaveholders."
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formerly in a sentence
- This ranch was formerly owned by slaveholders.
- The company, formerly a small family bakery, now has shops across the region.
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What is "formerly" in Japanese?
"formerly" in Japanese is 旧来, かつて. formerly means: At an earlier time; previously.
How do you pronounce 旧来?
"formerly" in Japanese is 旧来, pronounced "kyuurai".
How do you use "formerly" in a sentence?
Example: "The company, formerly a small family bakery, now has shops across the region." In Japanese, "formerly" is 旧来, かつて.
Are there other ways to say "formerly" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "formerly": 旧来, かつて.
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