旧弊

きゅうへい

Also written 旧幣

Meanings

1. Noun old evils; long-standing abuses; old-fashioned ways; outdated notions
2. な-adjective old-fashioned; outdated; outmoded; antiquated

Kanji

• 旧 former. Read as キュウ.
• 弊 evil. Read as ヘイ.

Example sentences

• 旧弊な人は新しい事になじめない。
  You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Words containing 旧弊

• 旧弊打破 (きゅうへいだは) breaking down antiquated notions

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