former

(one/line radical) + (sun, day)
★☆☆☆☆
5 strokes
BETAPRE
PREFIX meaning 'former.' It can be used with lots of different words, but unfortunately none of them are really super-handy. For example . . .

Onyomi

KYUU

Mnemonic

One day I will re-unite with my CUTE former girlfriend.

Jukugo

旧姓(きゅうせい)

maiden name ★☆☆☆☆
(former) + (family name) = 旧姓 (maiden name)

復旧(ふっきゅう) する

to resume service ☆☆☆☆☆
(return or re-do) + (former) = 復旧 (to resume service)

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Synonyms

former
元    旧    従来の    基   
out of date, old-fashioned
時代遅れの    古くさい    古めかしい    旧式の    廃れる