A time or period that has already occurred, distinct from the present and future, often associated with memories or experiences that shape one's identity.
The state or condition of events that have already happened, particularly in a context where actions, occurrences, or states have been completed.
In a broader philosophical or spiritual context, it refers to the existence before one's current life, encompassing the idea of previous lives or reincarnation.
An account or history that is often hidden or not openly discussed, which may influence a person's current situation or character.
Example:
私はいつまでも過去にこだわらないようにと心がけている。
文章や会話において、出来事や状態が過去に起こったことを示すために動詞が変化する形態。
時間の感覚として、過去の出来事を表現するために使われる文法的構造。
物語や説明において、既に完了した事象を描写する際に用いられる動詞の形。
Example:
過去の動作については過去形を用います。
A period in one's life characterized by difficult or troubling experiences that may be hidden or not openly discussed.
A history marked by negative events or memories that cast a metaphorical darkness over a person's current life.
Aspects of a person's past that are associated with regret, shame, or secrecy, influencing their present circumstances.
A grammatical form derived from verbs that indicates an action has been completed, often used with auxiliary verbs to convey nuances of perfect aspect or passive voice.
A verb conjugation in Indo-European languages that functions similarly to an adjective, expressing a state resulting from an action.
A category of verb form that serves to indicate not only the completion of an action but also can modify nouns, reflecting characteristics typically associated with adjectives.
A linguistic element that marks the past state of an action or event, differentiating it from other verb forms that express ongoing or future actions.
A collection of questions from previous years’ exams used for practice or preparation for future assessments.
Specific test items that have appeared on exams in the past, often utilized by students to familiarize themselves with the format and subject matter of a forthcoming examination.
Study materials comprising questions that have been previously administered in a particular examination, aiding learners in understanding the types of content and questioning styles they may encounter.
Example:
過去問がもしあるならば一応目を通すほうがいいと思います。