古典 (こてん, koten) Japanese meaning: classic work | KotomoraNatsume Soseki's works are classics of Japanese literature.
Reading the classics helps deepen one's education.
Usage patterns
古典を読むto read a classic (work)
I decided to read some classics during summer vacation.
古典を学ぶto study the classics
I'm studying Japanese classics at university.
古典に親しむto become familiar with the classics
It's important to become familiar with the classics from childhood.
古典を研究するto research the classics
He is a scholar who researches Western classics.
classical language; dead language
