noun
classical style; pseudo-classical writing
Refers to writing that imitates classical Japanese literary style, often used in modern contexts to evoke an old-fashioned or elegant tone.
彼の作品は擬古文で書かれている。
His work is written in a classical style.
擬古文の技法を学ぶ。
Learn the techniques of pseudo-classical writing.
文語体 is the classical literary language itself, whereas 擬古文 is writing that mimics it, often with modern elements.
Compound of 擬 (gi, 'imitation') + 古文 (kobun, 'classical writing'). The reading ぎこぶん follows standard on'yomi patterns.