古典的（こてんてき）
JLPT N4 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: classic / traditional
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 古典的で | こてんてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 古典的だった | こてんてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 古典的ではない | こてんてきではない |
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Example sentences
- 彼は古典的な音楽が好きだ。 — He likes classical music.
- この方法は古典的だが、効果がある。 — This method is old-fashioned, but it's effective.
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