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Meanings
1
old work; existing work
Refers to a previously created work, such as an earlier film, novel, or piece of art, often in contrast to a new work. Can also mean an existing work that is not necessarily old.
I watched the director's old work again.
This novel is one of his earlier works.
Usage patterns
- 旧作を借りるto rent an older title (e.g. at a video store)
At this video store, you can rent old titles for 100 yen each.
- 旧作コーナーthe old-releases section (in a shop)
I found a nostalgic movie in the old-releases section.
- 新作より旧作を好むto prefer old works over new ones
He prefers to watch old films rather than new releases.