Definition of 温故知新 (おんこちしん)

noun
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developing new ideas based on study of the past, learning from the past(yojijukugo)
Other readings:
温古知新【おんこちしん】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
温 warm
故 happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
知 know, wisdom
新 new
古 old
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

おんこちしん
温故知新
。
れきし
歴史
べんきょう
勉強
たいせつ
大切
They say you should consult the past if you want to learn about the future. History has a lot to teach us