respect for olden days; reverence for antiquity
A formal, somewhat literary noun expressing admiration or respect for ancient times and traditions. Not common in casual speech.
His reverence for antiquity is evident in his efforts to preserve old temples.
classicism; primitivism
Compound of 尚 (esteem, respect) and 古 (old, ancient). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from classical Chinese elements and used in literary Japanese.