クラシカルkurashikaru

Common
Definitions
  1. na-adjective, nounclassical
Conjugation
Plain formクラシカル
Polite (desu)クラシカルです
Negative (dewa nai)クラシカルではない
polite (dewa arimasen)クラシカルではありません
Past (datta)クラシカルだった
Past negative (dewa nakatta)クラシカルではなかった
Te form (de)クラシカルで
Adverbial (ni)クラシカルに
Conditional (nara)クラシカルなら

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym古典的こてんてきNeutralA Sino-Japanese word for classical style with cultural value, leaning to written criticism; 「クラシカル」 mostly covers the retro feel of clothes and interiors.
  • SynonymクラシックNeutralAs a noun it usually means classical music or classic works; as an adjective it is close to 「クラシカル」 but used more broadly.
  • AntonymモダンNeutralA loanword for a modern, chic style; it stands at the opposite pole from the classical, retro flavor of 「クラシカル」.
  • Antonym現代的げんだいてきNeutralA Sino-Japanese word meaning modern or new-style, the opposite of classical style; it leans toward written prose.

For classical music say 「クラシック」. Use 「クラシカル」 for clothes or buildings with a classical, retro feel, and 「古典的」 in written criticism. The opposites are 「モダン」 and 「現代的」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 古典的こてんてき、伝統的でんとうてきなさま。
  2. 古風こふうなさま。
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