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VocabJLPT N1

classic (work, esp. book)

Noun

Definitions

1. classic (work, esp. book)
2. the classics
3. Classical

This noun means "classic" or "the classics," referring to works of literature, art, or thought that are considered traditional and of lasting value. In a Japanese school context, it often specifically refers to classical Japanese literature studied as a subject.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The Agency for Cultural Affairs allocated additional funding for the preservation and restoration of classical works.

Sentence 2

My boss keeps saying "learn from the classics" — but like, which ones specifically?

Sentence 3

My coworker seemed shocked to find me reading a classic on my lunch break.

Sentence 4

I'm lost, just like a character out of a classic novel.

Sentence 5

At the end of the training, we shared our thoughts on the importance of learning from the classics.