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大昔

ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago

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Noun, Adverb
ancient timesprehistoric timesthe distant pasta very long time ago

Example Sentences

人間(にんげん)は大昔に道具の使用を覚えた。

Man learned early to use tools.

あの(しろ)は大昔の時代に建てられた。

That castle was built in ancient times.

大昔の(ひとびと)々は泥や藁でできた(いえ)に住んでいた。

In early days pioneers lived in houses made of mud and straw.

大昔、たいていの(ひとびと)々は季節の変化(へんか)に応じて移動する集団の(なか)で暮らしていた。

A long time ago, most people lived in groups that moved around as the seasons changed.