古臭い（ふるくさい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: outdated/old-fashioned
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 古臭くて | ふるくさくて |
| ta-form (past) | 古臭かった | ふるくさかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 古臭くない | ふるくさくない |
Example sentences
- 古臭い考え方を見直す。 — He reconsiders his outdated way of thinking.
- 古臭いデザインを新しくする。 — They update the old-fashioned design.
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