古こ意い

noun

ancient ways; feelings of the ancients

Literary term referring to the customs, spirit, or sentiments of ancient times, often used in classical or historical contexts.

• この詩しには古こ意いが感かんじられる。

  One can feel the spirit of the ancients in this poem.

• 彼かれは古こ意いを重おもんじる学がく者しゃだ。

  He is a scholar who values the ancient ways.