民俗
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Noun referring to traditional folk customs, practices, or folklore. Used in phrases like 『民俗学』 (minzokugaku, 'folklore studies') or 『民俗芸能』 (minzoku geinou, 'folk performing arts'). Typically uncountable; for specific customs, use counters like 『～つ』 (～tsu) or 『～個』 (～ko) as in 『いくつかの民俗』 (ikutsu ka no minzoku, 'some folk customs').
Theme
During a trip to a rural town, User and their local guide Mika talk about the folk customs observed during the annual harvest festival.
民俗
みんぞく
folk customs
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'min-zoku' (民俗) as 'mini-zoo customs' — the unique folk traditions and customs passed down through generations in a community. 'Mini-zoo customs' → 民俗 (minzoku, 'folk customs').
Cultural Note
『民俗』 (minzoku, 'folk customs') is central to Japanese cultural studies, often explored in festivals like 『お盆』 (obon, 'Bon Festival') or traditional crafts. It reflects the everyday life and beliefs of common people, distinct from formal or elite culture.
Forms
Base: 民俗Noun referring to traditional folk customs, practices, or folklore. Used in phrases like 『民俗学』 (minzokugaku, 'folklore studies') or 『民俗芸能』 (minzoku geinou, 'folk performing arts'). Typically uncountable; for specific customs, use counters like 『～つ』 (～tsu) or 『～個』 (～ko) as in 『いくつかの民俗』 (ikutsu ka no minzoku, 'some folk customs').