慣習
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Noun form used to describe established customs or traditions that are historically usual in a society. Often appears in phrases like 『慣習に従う』 (kanshū ni shitagau, 'follow the custom').
Theme
During a cultural exchange event, User and their friend Aiko are talking about traditional Japanese festivals and local practices.
慣習
かんしゅう
usual (historical) custom
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'canon' (sounds like かんしゅう kanshū) of usual customs passed down through history — it's the 'canon of customs'! 'Canon' → 慣習 (kanshū, 'usual custom').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『慣習』 (kanshū, 'custom') often refers to traditional practices like 『お盆』 (obon, 'ancestral festival') or 『お正月』 (oshōgatsu, 'New Year'), which are deeply rooted in history and community life.
Forms
Base: 慣習Noun form used to describe established customs or traditions that are historically usual in a society. Often appears in phrases like 『慣習に従う』 (kanshū ni shitagau, 'follow the custom').