Meaning: ふるくadv. (Kanji=古く) anciently, formerly, previously; in antiquated formn. (Kanji=篩い,篩) sieve, device of wire mesh or perforated metal (used for straining, sifting, etc.)adj. (Kanji=古い) old, aged; ancient, antiquated; worn, raggedv. (Kanji=古くする) antiquate, make old or obsolete