上じょう古こ

noun

ancient times; remote antiquity

Refers to very old times, often in historical or literary contexts. In Japanese history, it can specifically denote the Jōko period (ancient era).

• 上じょう古この遺い跡せきから貴き重ちょうな土ど器きが出しゅつ土どした。

  Valuable pottery was excavated from ancient ruins.

• この風ふう習しゅうは上じょう古こにまでさかのぼる。

  This custom dates back to ancient times.