古来、人々は疫神を恐れた。
Since ancient times, people have feared the god of pestilence.
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Many legends have remained in Japan from ancient times.
易経は、古来から東洋の知恵の結晶として、多くの思想家や政治家に影響を与えてきた。
The I Ching has influenced many thinkers and politicians since ancient times as the crystallization of Eastern wisdom.
熊掌は中国の「八珍」の一つとして古来より珍重されてきた。
Bear's paw has been prized as one of the 'Eight Delicacies' of China since ancient times.
Usage Notes
Refers to a period spanning from the distant past to the present. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe traditions or historical facts.
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