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

  • 古典的な美人

    a classical beauty

    古典的な冗談

    a classic joke

    古典的な物語

    a classical tale

Context Sentences

ずいぶん古典的なギャグだね。

That's quite a classical joke, isn't it?

こんな古典的なサギ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.

デートアプリで出会った彼は、古典的名作に対する考え方が古典的すぎて、私とは意見が合わなかったので別れました。

I broke up with the guy I met on a dating app because his views on classic masterpieces were too old-fashioned and didn't align with mine.

Kanji Composition