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pre-war days

Nounの-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

1. pre-war days
2. before the war
3. Pre-war

This noun means "before the war," specifically referring to the period before World War II in Japanese contexts. It is used in historical, political, and cultural discussions to contrast prewar and postwar Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, you're making curry from a pre-war recipe?!

Sentence 2

You're right — you can't just force pre-war values onto people today.

Sentence 3

Alright, want to listen to just one prewar pop song?

Sentence 4

That scent — it's like a prewar perfume, somehow nostalgic!

Sentence 5

"Have you seen that drama recreating pre-war life?" I asked.