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[()·てん()]
koten
noun

English Meaning(s) for 古典

noun
  1. classic (work, esp. book); the classics

Definition and Synonyms for 古典

Classic a creation of the highest excellence
Synonyms: クラシック, 古典, 名文, 名著
Classics study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
Synonyms: 古典

Meanings for each kanji in 古典

» old
» code; ceremony; law; rule

Categories 古典 is a member of

Creation an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
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Literary Study the humanistic study of literature
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Sample Sentences for 古典

She likes composers from the classical period like Mozart and Beethoven.
It is worthwhile reading classical works of literature.
He is a man with a classical education.
I expected more classical features, but hers is a beauty that would do well even in this age.
She is a woman with a classical education.

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