Dictionary
English - Japanese
Ago
əˈɡoʊ
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
前に (まえに), 〜前 (まえ), 古い (ふるい)
Ago meanings in Japanese
前に (まえに)
Example:
I saw him two days ago.
私は二日前に彼を見ました。
She called me an hour ago.
彼女は一時間前に電話をくれました。
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a point in time before the current moment.
Note: Commonly used with time expressions such as days, hours, and years.
〜前 (まえ)
Example:
Three years ago, I lived in Tokyo.
三年前、私は東京に住んでいました。
We met a long time ago.
私たちはずっと前に会いました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Can be used in both formal and informal settings to indicate past time.
Note: Often followed by a specific time frame.
古い (ふるい)
Example:
This book is from a long time ago.
この本は古いものです。
The event happened a while ago.
その出来事は古いものでした。
Usage: informalContext: Used to imply that something is outdated or from the past.
Note: While not a direct translation, it conveys a sense of time passing.
Ago's synonyms
before
Before refers to a time earlier than the present or a specified point in time.
Example: He left five minutes before.
Note: Before can be used to indicate a point in time that is earlier than another point in time, whereas 'ago' is used to indicate a time period that has passed since the event.
previously
Previously means at an earlier time or before the present time.
Example: I saw her previously at the store.
Note: Previously is more formal and is often used in written language or formal speech.
earlier
Earlier means at a time before now or before a particular time.
Example: She called me earlier today.
Note: Earlier can be used to refer to a time that is closer to the present compared to 'ago'.
Ago expressions, common phrases
A while ago
A period of time in the past, not specified exactly.
Example: I saw her a while ago at the store.
Note: Adds emphasis on the unspecified nature of the time frame.
Long ago
Refers to a distant point in the past.
Example: Long ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Note: Emphasizes the far-reaching distance in time.
Not long ago
A recent period of time in the past.
Example: I visited Paris not long ago.
Note: Contrasts with 'long ago' to indicate a more recent timeframe.
Years ago
Refers to a specific number of years in the past.
Example: She moved to this city years ago.
Note: Specifies the number of years passed since the event.
Months ago
Indicates a period of time in the past, measured in months.
Example: We last met months ago.
Note: Specifies the time frame in months rather than years or days.
Decades ago
Refers to a period of ten years, often emphasizing a long time.
Example: The building was constructed decades ago.
Note: Conveys a longer period than just years, usually implying several decades.
Weeks ago
Describes a recent past period, measured in weeks.
Example: I completed the project weeks ago.
Note: Specifies the time frame in weeks, indicating a shorter duration.
Moments ago
Refers to a very brief moment in the past.
Example: The phone rang moments ago.
Note: Emphasizes the immediacy and brevity of the past event.
Back in the day
Refers to a nostalgic period in the past, often associated with one's youth.
Example: Back in the day, we used to play in the park all day.
Note: Informal expression to reminisce about the past, not specifying a precise timeframe.
Ago everyday (slang) expressions
ages ago
Used to emphasize a long time in the past.
Example: I last saw her ages ago.
Note: It exaggerates the amount of time that has passed compared to just saying 'ago'.
eon(s) ago
A very long time in the past, emphasizing an extremely distant time.
Example: That happened eons ago.
Note: Emphasizes an even longer period compared to 'ages ago' or 'long ago'.
donkey's years ago
An informal way to say a very long time ago in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
Example: I visited that place donkey's years ago.
Note: Adds a humorous or whimsical tone to the expression.
yonks ago
A British slang term meaning a very long time ago.
Example: I haven't been there in yonks ago.
Note: Less commonly used outside of British English contexts.
light years ago
Indicates a significant advancement or change from a past time or technology.
Example: That technology is light years ago from what we have now.
Note: Stresses a huge difference or improvement over time.
aeons ago
A poetic or philosophical way of saying a very long time ago.
Example: Civilizations rose and fell aeons ago.
Note: Conveys a sense of deep time or antiquity.
miles away
Expresses that something took place far in the past.
Example: Her birthday party seems like it happened miles away.
Note: Uses distance as a metaphor for the passage of time.
Ago - Examples
I met her two years ago.
The concert ended an hour ago.
I used to live in this city a long time ago.
Ago grammar
Ago - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: ago
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): ago
Adverb (Adverb): ago
Syllables, Separation and Stress
ago Contains 1 syllables: ago
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈgō
ago , ə ˈgō (The red syllable is stressed)
Ago - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
ago: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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