古
old
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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: 十 + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '十' (ten) and '口' (mouth). What survives oral tradition for ten generations.
Symbolism
Tradition, history, value. Reflects Japanese culture's respect for old things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Anime & Manga
古見さんは、コミュ症です。
Komi Can't Communicate(2016)
Story of 'Komi'-san, a girl with communication disorder.
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古代王者恐竜キング
Dinosaur King(2005)
Developer: Sega
Card game summoning 'ancient' dinosaurs to fight.
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Four-Character Compounds
古往今来
こおうこんらい
in all ages; since antiquity; in all ages
古今東西
ここんとうざい
all times and places; all ages and countries; all times and places
古色蒼然
こしょくそうぜん
antique-looking; looking hoary with patina; antique-looking
王政復古
おうせいふっこ
restoration of imperial rule; Restoration (England); restoration of imperial rule
古今独歩
ここんどっぽ
unmatched in history; unequaled in history; unmatched in history
古今無双
ここんむそう
unparalleled in history; unparalleled in history
千古不易
せんこふえき
eternally unchanging; eternally unchanging
千古不滅
せんこふめつ
everlasting; unchangeable; immortal; everlasting
万古不易
ばんこふえき
eternally unchanging; eternally unchanging
千古万古
せんこばんこ
remote antiquity; ancient times; the remote past; remote antiquity
千古不磨
せんこふま
permanence; immortality; eternity; permanence
東西古今
とうざいここん
all times and places; everywhen and everywhere; all times and places
名所古跡
めいしょこせき
scenic sites and historic places; places of natural beauty and historic interest; scenic sites and historic places
往古来今
おうこらいこん
in all ages; since antiquity; in all ages
Proverbs & Idioms
古きを温ねて新しきを知る
ふるきをたずねてあたらしきをしる
Study the old to know the new
Learn from the past to understand the present