Meaning

Primary

Classical

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

When something is "old rules-like," it is not very modern. It is in the past. It is classical.

Reading

こてんてき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 古典的な物語

    a classical tale

    古典的な冗談

    a classic joke

    古典的な美人

    a classical beauty

Context Sentences

コウイチは写真で古典的なポーズをとるのが好きなようだね。

Koichi seems to like taking classical poses in photos.

こんな古典的なさぎに引っかかってしまって、本当に情けないです。

It's super shameful that I was deceived by such a classical fraud.

あの日本の古典的なスタイルの画家は、私が知っている人の中で、一番好みがうるさいです。どうしてそんなに色々気にするのか理解不能です。

That classical-style Japanese painter is the pickiest person I know. I can’t understand why she cares so much.

Kanji Composition