past in Japanese
past in Japanese is 過去, 過去形, 過去時制 — past means the period of time before the present.
past in Japanese
過去
Pronounced: kako
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
過去形
Pronounced: kakokei
(grammar) The past tense.
過去時制
Pronounced: kakojisei
(grammar) The past tense.
What does "past" mean?
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noun The period of time before the present.
"She rarely talks about her past."
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adjective Having already happened or existed; former.
"Past students often return to visit the school."
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preposition Beyond in place, time, or amount.
"It's ten past six."
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past in a sentence
- She rarely talks about her past.
- Historians study the past to understand the present.
- Past students often return to visit the school.
- It's ten past six.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "past" in Japanese?
"past" in Japanese is 過去, 過去形, 過去時制. past means: The period of time before the present.
How do you pronounce 過去?
"past" in Japanese is 過去, pronounced "kako".
How do you use "past" in a sentence?
Example: "She rarely talks about her past." In Japanese, "past" is 過去, 過去形, 過去時制.
Are there other ways to say "past" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "past": 過去, 過去形, 過去時制.
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