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古来

From Ancient Times

Meaning

From Ancient Times, Age-Old

Word Type

adverb, noun, の adjective

Explanation

Things that are really old come from ancient times! This is a relatively formal expression that’s used to talk about age-old things, like customs that have stood the test of time.

Reading

こらい

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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 古来からつづく

    to have continued from ancient times

    古来から作られる

    to have been made from ancient times

    古来からある

    to have been around from ancient times

  • 古来のことば

    ancient words

    古来のしきたり

    ancient customs

    古来の色

    colors from ancient times

  • 古来よりある

    to have been around since ancient times

    古来よりつづく

    to have continued since ancient times

    古来より用いられる

    to have been used since ancient times

Context Sentences

古来から、あの山は「ふじ山」という名だ。

Since ancient times, that mountain has been called "Mt. Fuji."

カッパは、日本古来のヨウカイです。

The kappa is an ancient Japanese yokai.

竹を用いるのは、古来のDIYの仕方です。

Using bamboo is the ancient way of DIY.

Kanji Composition