尚しょう古こ

noun

respect for olden days; reverence for antiquity

A formal, somewhat literary noun expressing admiration or respect for ancient times and traditions. Not common in casual speech.

• 彼かれの尚しょう古この精せい神しんは、古ふるい寺じ院いんの保ほ存ぞん活かつ動どうに表あらわれている。

  His reverence for antiquity is evident in his efforts to preserve old temples.