Japanese Conversation · Level 25
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Japanese word
アンティーク
Pronunciation
Romajiantīku
Meaning
- nounantique
Example
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.
More examples
祖父の家には、珍しいアンティークが飾ってあります。so fu no ie ni wa mezura shi i a n tī ku ga kaza tte a ri ma su
A rare antique is displayed in my grandfather's house.
Core concept
Refers to an old object valued for its age, craftsmanship, and rarity.
Common phrases
アンティークの家具a n tī ku no ka gu
antique furniture
アンティークショップa n tī ku sho ppu
antique shop
Similar words
骨董品kottōhin: An old collectible item associated with traditional art, craft, or cultural history.
Definition in Japanese
古い時代に作られ、希少性や美術的価値をもつ家具や美術品など。furu i ji dai ni tsuku ra re ki shō sei ya bi jutsu teki ka chi o mo tsu ka gu ya bi jutsu hin na do
Word origin
アンティーク (antīku, "antique") is a Japanese loanword from English antique, which comes through French from Latin antiquus, meaning "old."
Usage tips
- In English, antique commonly works as an adjective before a noun, while the noun often refers to an old collectible object.