クラシックkurashikku

1. nounclassical music
   クラシックはありません。↗

   I don't have any classical music.
2. na-adjectiveclassic; classical
3. nounclassic (work); the classics

• Synonymクラシック音楽クラシックおんがくNeutralSpecifically art music built on European traditions of composition and performance; the full form of 「クラシック」 when it means music, and clearer in meaning.
• Synonym古典的こてんてきWrittenWritten word describing a classical style that values traditional forms, as in 「古典的な手法」. Adjectival only, while 「クラシック」 also works as a noun.
• SynonymクラシカルNeutralLoanword for a classical, traditional, or old-fashioned look, said mostly of clothing and design styles; it does not refer to classical music itself.
• Synonym古典音楽こてんおんがくWrittenWritten term for classical music, not just Western; can include traditional Japanese classical music. Everyday speech prefers 「クラシック」 for Western classical music.
• Related古典こてんNeutralWorks handed down from the past that are still valued today, especially books, as in 「古典文学」. クラシック mostly means Western classical music.
• AntonymモダンNeutralModern and up-to-date; the stylistic opposite of 「クラシック」, contrasting with its traditional, classical feel.
• Antonym現代げんだいNeutralThe present day and the era that includes it; it contrasts with the past of classical works in terms of time, and is not a word about style.

In everyday speech, 「クラシック」 covers classical music and classic works. Use 「古典」 for old works, especially texts, and 「クラシカル」 or 「古典的」 for a classical style; 「モダン」 is the opposite.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 古代こだいのギリシアやローマの芸術げいじゅつ作品さくひんなどの古典こてん作品さくひん。
2. 時代じだいをこえて認みとめられる作品さくひん。古典こてん。
3. クラシック音楽おんがく。
4. 古典的こてんてきな。
5. 模範もはんとなるような。
6. 古風こふうなさま。