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Definition and Synonyms for 従来
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古 |
経過した時間 |
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Past |
the time that has elapsed |
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Synonyms: |
古, 古, 古い, 往代, 往年, 往日, 往昔, 往時, 往者, 従前, 従来, 既往, 旧時, 昔, 昔年, 昔時, 来し方, 過去, 過ぎ来し方 |
Meanings for each kanji in 従来
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従 |
obey; accompany; submit to; comply; follow; secondary; incidental; subordinate |
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来 |
come; due; next; cause; become |
Categories 従来 is a member of
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時 |
物事がその中で未来から現在を通り過去へと流れる、経験の連続体 |
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Time |
the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past |
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Sample Sentences for 従来
天才とは従来、先天的に絶大な努力をなし得る能力を備えた者との定義が下されてきた。
Genius has been defined as a supreme capacity for taking trouble.
彼らは従来の生活スタイルを捨てたくなかった。
They did not want to give up their old ways of living.
この不確実な時代を生き抜くには、従来の価値観に囚われない柔軟な発想が必要だ。
In living through these uncertain times, it is necessary to be flexible and not be a captive to traditional values.
彼は従来の習慣と違ったことをした。
He departed from the old custom.
彼の発明品は従来の装置よりも優れている。
His invention is superior to conventional equipment.
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