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GrammarJLPT N3

once

Adverb

Also written as 嘗て

Definitions

1. once

This adverb refers to a time in the past, meaning "once," "formerly," or "at one time." It is used to describe something that was true or happened in the past but may no longer be the case, often with a nostalgic or reflective tone.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

If any records remain, we should be able to understand what happened back then.

Sentence 2

It's like I'm looking at a younger version of myself.

Sentence 3

Why did he distance himself from his old friends?

Sentence 4

By the way, was there a movie theater around here at some point?

Sentence 5

Yes, I used to work here!