古 典 的(こてんてき)

こてんてき

na-adjective

classical; traditional; old-fashioned

1. classical; traditional

Following or relating to the established forms, styles, or standards of a past era, especially in art, music, or literature.

古典的(こてんてき)な音楽(おんがく)が好(す)きだ。

I like classical music.

This building is designed in a classical style.

日本文学(にほんぶんがく)の古典的(こてんてき)な名作(めいさく)を読(よ)み返(かえ)した。

I reread a classical masterpiece of Japanese literature.

2. old-fashioned; dated; typical

Conforming to a well-known, conventional pattern. Can carry a slightly negative nuance of being predictable or outdated.

それは古典的(こてんてき)な手口(てぐち)だ。

That's a classic trick.

That's a classic romance drama plotline.

Losing internet connection is one of the classic problems.

古典的(こてんてき) is a na-adjective meaning "classical" or "classic." It has two distinct nuances depending on context.

古典(こてん) (classics) + 的(てき) (-like, -ical)

Sense 1 (classical): Neutral or positive. Used about art, architecture, music, and literature that follows established traditions.
Sense 2 (classic/typical): More casual, sometimes slightly dismissive. Means "textbook" or "predictable" — a well-known, expected pattern.

古典(こてん) (the classics — noun form, refers to classic works of literature or art).

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