noun
classical Japanese literature; ancient writings
Refers to Japanese literary works from the Edo period and earlier, often studied in school as 'kobun'.
高校で古文を勉強するのは大変だ。
Studying classical Japanese literature in high school is tough.
彼は古文の先生になりたいと思っている。
He wants to become a teacher of classical Japanese literature.
noun
ancient Chinese script; pre-Qin Chinese characters
Historical term for Chinese characters used before the Qin dynasty unification of writing.
この博物館には古文の拓本が展示されている。
Rubbings of ancient Chinese script are displayed in this museum.