昔 | mukashi - Translation and Meaning in Japanese The word 「昔」 (mukashi), which is usually translated as "formerly" or "once upon a time," carries with it a rich etymological history The kanji 「昔」 is composed of two elements: 「日」 (sun) and 「廾」 (joined hands or two), suggesting the idea of many days gone by, or a time that repeats
昔 Kanji Detail - Kanshudo 昔 is a Japanese kanji that means ancient; old 昔 has 8 strokes, and is the 905th most common kanji in Japanese Learn about 昔 on Kanshudo