an archaic or obsolete word; a term no longer used in modern language (often found in classical literature)
古語は古典文学を読むときによく出てくる。
Archaic words often appear when reading classical literature.
『いと』や『をかし』は有名な古語だ。
'ito' and 'okashi' are well-known archaic words.
授業で古語の意味を辞書で調べた。
I looked up the meanings of archaic words in the dictionary during class.
an old saying or adage; a traditional expression or proverb from the past
祖父はときどき古語のような言い回しで教えを伝えた。
My grandfather sometimes conveyed teachings using old-fashioned expressions.
古語に由来することわざが地域に残っている。
Proverbs derived from old sayings remain in the region.
the old/ancient form of a language; classical language (e.g., classical Japanese)
古語を学ぶと古文を理解しやすくなる。
Learning archaic words makes it easier to understand classical texts.
この詩は古語で書かれているため現代語訳が必要だ。
This poem is written in an old form of the language, so a modern translation is necessary.
大学で古語の研究をしている学生がいる。
There are students at the university studying archaic language.