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JLPT N1 Grammar

かつて

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N1 · Other · かつて + 句子

Meaning

once; formerly

Structure

かつて + 句子

Explanation

かつて means something was once true in the past and is more written than 前に.

Usage

It is common when looking back on history, experience, or past states.

Example

この町はかつて貿易の中心地として栄えていた。

This town once flourished as a center of trade.

Common Mistake

Do not use it for very specific recent times like yesterday or last week.

Memory Tip

Looking back to a former time.

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