古傷・古疵・古創|ふるきずfurukizu[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
古傷古傷 is the most common written form and the default choice for beginners; it is the form to use when writing this word.
古疵古疵 is a rarely used written variant of 古傷; learners may encounter it, but 古傷 is the better choice for writing.
古創古創 is a rarely used written variant of 古傷; learners may encounter it, but 古傷 is the better choice for writing.
Definitions
- nounold wound; scar
- noununpleasant past experience; painful memory; past misdeed
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym傷跡きずあとNeutralThe most general word for a scar left after a wound heals; 「古傷」 stresses an old wound from the past and can also mean a painful memory.
- Synonym創痕そうこんWrittenA written, formal word for the scar left by a cut; rarely used.
- Synonym残痕ざんこんWrittenA written word for a remaining trace or mark; not limited to scars.
- Synonym瘢痕はんこんWrittenMedical term for a scar (cicatrix), as in 「瘢痕組織」.
- Related引きつりひきつりCasualColloquial for skin pulling at the site of a scar; also means a cramp or twitch.
- Related引っ攣りひっつりCasualColloquial for skin pulling at a scar; a synonym of 「引きつり」.
- Related創痍そういWrittenA written word for a wound or trauma; mostly seen in the phrase 「満身創痍」.
- Antonym新傷NeutralA fresh, newly received wound — the direct opposite of the old wound of 「古傷」.
For a scar left by a healed wound, say 「傷跡」. Use 「古傷」 for an old wound suffered in the past or the scar it left, and figuratively for a painful memory you would rather not touch on, as in 「古傷に触れる」. In medical contexts use 「瘢痕」.
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