JLPT N1
～かつて
once; before; formerly; ever; never (with negative)
Structure / Usage
かつて + Verb (past / negative)
Example Sentences
この町はかつて栄えていた。
This town once prospered.
かつてこんなに美しい景色を見たことがない。
I have never seen such beautiful scenery before.
once; before; formerly; ever; never (with negative)