古来

こらい

[korai]

Definitions

1.adverb (fukushi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial

古来こらいより日本にっぽん人にんは米べいを主食しゅしょくとしてきた。

Since ancient times, the Japanese have had rice as their staple.

古来こらいの知恵ちえを現代げんだいに生かすいかすべきだ。

We should apply ancient wisdom to the modern age.

この地ちは古来こらいより交通こうつうの要所ようしょだった。

This area has been a transportation hub from time immemorial.