What does mukashi mean?

"Mukashi" (昔) is a Japanese word that means "long ago" or "in the past". It's often used to refer to something that happened a long time ago, especially in stories or folktales.

Here are some examples:

* Mukashi mukashi... (昔々...) This is a classic opening phrase for Japanese fairy tales, meaning "Once upon a time..."

* Mukashi no koto desu ga... (昔のことですが...) This translates to "It's a story from long ago..."

* Mukashi wa... (昔は...) This means "In the old days..."

"Mukashi" can also refer to a specific time period in the past, but it's not as precise as a date. It can also be used figuratively to refer to something that feels old-fashioned or out of date.