古来
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 古来
1
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
Examples
彼は古来まれな芸術家だ。
He is as great an artist as lived.
Kanji in this Word
古
5 strokes
Frequency: 509
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
old
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.い
ふる-
-ふる.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふゆ
来
7 strokes
Frequency: 102
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
come
due
next
cause
become
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.る
きた.る
きた.す
き.たす
き.たる
き
こ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くり
くる
ごろ
さ
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