古色蒼然
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Meanings
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taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
antique-looking; hoary with patina
Describes an object or scene that looks genuinely old and weathered, with a dignified patina of age. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
The temple had an antique-looking, time-worn appearance.
The castle walls, hoary with patina, evoke a sense of history.