English–Japanese

“antique” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoアンティーク (antīku)

Pronunciation

Romajikottōhin

Example

祖父は骨董品を集めています。so fu wa kot tō hin o atsu me te i ma su

My grandfather collects antiques.

Illustration for 骨董品 (antique)

How to say “antique” in Japanese

“Antique” in Japanese is 骨董品 (kottōhin).

Describes an old object valued as a collectible because of its age, craftsmanship, or historical character.

Full entry for 骨董品: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 骨董品

専門家がその骨董品を鑑定しました。sen mon ka ga so no kot tō hin o kan tei shi ma shi ta

A specialist appraised the antique.

Tips for using 骨董品

  • In English, antique usually suggests both considerable age and cultural or artistic value, while curio can be any unusual collectible.

Other Japanese words for “antique”

私はアンティークが好きです。watashi wa a n tī ku ga su ki de su

I like antiques.

“antique” in other languages