VocabJLPT N5
the old days
Nounの-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. the old days
  2. 2. the past
  3. 3. the past ten years
This noun means "the old days," "long ago," or "the past." It is often used when telling stories or reminiscing, similar to saying "once upon a time" or "back in the day."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I had drinks with an old friend today.

Sentence 2

"I ran into an old friend," he said.

Sentence 3

Look, let's just leave the past behind.

Sentence 4

Why do you always bring up the past?

Sentence 5

If my past self could see me now, they'd be shocked.