“Classic” in Japanese
Short answer
Classic in Japanese is “古典” (koten). Full meaning: classic (work, esp. book), the classics.
Other ways to say “Classic” in Japanese
クラシック
kurashikku classic, classical; classic (work), the classics
王道的
oudouteki classic, traditional, orthodox, proper
旧典
kyuuten tradition, classic
古典的
kotenteki classical, classic
古書
kosho old book, rare book, classic; secondhand book, used book
定番
teiban standard item, usual thing, (a) classic, go-to choice, staple, regular fixture, standard procedure, convention; basic item (with stable demand), staple goods; standing guard, watchman
クラシツク
kurashikku classic, classical; classic (work), the classics
典雅
tenga refined, elegant, graceful, classic
てんが
tenga refined, elegant, graceful, classic
ザ
za the; quintessential, definitive, representative, typical, classic
ざ
za the; quintessential, definitive, representative, typical, classic
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