► 名詞古典 [こてん]
meaning: old rank: 3☆ 古典音楽 ⇨ Classical music
(☛ Old artistic or scientific works of any kind in the wider sense)☆
古事記は
日本最古の古典とされている ⇨ “Kojiki” is considered the oldest book in Japanese history
(☛ Old written works in the narrowest sense)More examples:- 古典的な建築様式 ⇨ A classical architectural design
- 彼女は世界の古典を読み耽っている ⇨ She has indulged herself with reading classic novels of the world