風俗
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Noun meaning 'manners' or 'customs', referring to social norms and practices. Often used in formal contexts. Example: 『地域の風俗』 (chiiki no fuuzoku, 'local customs').
Theme
In a business meeting abroad, User is discussing cultural differences with their colleague Mr. Tanaka, focusing on manners and customs.
風俗
ふうぞく
manners, customs
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'wind' (風, kaze) shaping how people behave in society. 'Wind' + 'common practice' → 風俗 (fuuzoku, 'manners, customs').
Cultural Note
『風俗』 (fuuzoku, 'manners, customs') can refer to social customs or etiquette, but in modern Japanese, it's also a euphemism for the adult entertainment industry, so context is key.
Forms
Base: 風俗Noun meaning 'manners' or 'customs', referring to social norms and practices. Often used in formal contexts. Example: 『地域の風俗』 (chiiki no fuuzoku, 'local customs').