四よん大だい元げん素そ

noun

the four classical elements

Refers to the ancient Greek concept of fire, earth, air, and water as fundamental substances. Used in historical, philosophical, or fantasy contexts.

• 古こ代だいギリシャでは、四よん大だい元げん素そが万ばん物ぶつの根こん源げんと考かんがえられていた。

  In ancient Greece, the four classical elements were thought to be the origin of all things.