クラシック

• Reading: クラシック
• Romaji: kurashikku
• Pronunciation: /kɯ.ɾa.ɕi.k.kɯ/

Meaning

Classic; classical music; classics. Something traditional, timeless, or of enduring quality.

A loanword from English 'classic' used in two main ways: as a noun referring to classical music (クラシック音楽 or simply クラシック) and as an adjective meaning classic or traditional in style. Very common in conversations about music, fashion, and design.

Examples

1. 週末はクラシックのコンサートに行く予定だ。 I'm planning to go to a classical music concert this weekend.
2. 母はクラシック音楽が大好きだ。 My mother loves classical music.
3. このデザインはクラシックな雰囲気がある。 This design has a classic feel to it.

Usage Guide

Context: music, fashion, design

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'classic' via katakana. Entered Japanese during the Meiji era as Western classical music became popular in Japan.

Cultural Context

Era: Meiji era

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal