Translation and Meaning of: 古典 - koten

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 古典 (koten) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: koten

Kana: こてん

Type: noun

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古典

Translation / Meaning: Antique book; classics; classic

Meaning in English: old book;classics;classic

Definition: Works and ideas of literature, arte, philosophy, etc. completed in the past.

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Explanation and Etymology - (古典) koten

古典 It is a Japanese word meaning "classic" or "classical literature". The word consists of two Kanji: 古 (ko), which means "old" or "old", and 典 (ten), which means "scripture" or "classic". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese classical literature began to be formally studied and preserved. Since then, the word 古典 has been used to refer to classic Japanese literary works, as well as classic works of other cultures, such as Chinese and Greek literature. The word is also used in educational contexts to refer to academic disciplines that focus on the study of classical literature.

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Synonyms and Similar - (古典) koten

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古典的; 古典文学; 古典主義; 古典派; 古典音楽

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Words with the same pronunciation: こてん koten

Example Sentences - (古典) koten

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Other words of the same type: noun

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Kana: さす

Romaji: sasu

Translation / Meaning:

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Kana: にんしん

Romaji: ninshin

Translation / Meaning:

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資源

Kana: しげん

Romaji: shigen

Translation / Meaning:

resources

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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