English–Japanese
“since ancient times” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikorai
Example
この祭りは古来続いています。ko no matsu ri wa ko rai tsuzu i te i ma su
This festival has continued since ancient times.
How to say “since ancient times” in Japanese
“Since ancient times” in Japanese is 古来 (korai).
古来 (korai) marks a long historical continuity from ancient times to the present rather than a specific starting date.
Example sentences with 古来
この技法は古来受け継がれています。ko no gi hō wa ko rai u ke tsu ga re te i ma su
This technique has been passed down since ancient times.
Tips for using 古来
- 古来 (korai) is especially natural in formal statements about cultural traditions, where it emphasizes continuity over a precise date.