クラシカルkurashikaru
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- 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.
- 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」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only


