古代
こだい
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun, No-adjective
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
Example sentences
これが古代の法です。
This is an ancient law.
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Rome is famous for its ancient architecture.
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The pyramids were built in ancient times.
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This custom dates from ancient times.
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He wrote a novel based on ancient myths.
More examples (10)
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I wish I could see the ancient world.
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You can see the ancient ruins in the distance.
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In ancient times, plagues killed many people.
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Rome has a lot of ancient buildings.
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I like studying languages from ancient times.
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That ancient ruin was once a shrine.
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There's an exhibition of ancient weapons at the museum.
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Petroleum has been important since ancient times.
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Salt was a rare and costly commodity in ancient times.
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The Romans tried to civilize the ancient Britons.