Translation of Japanese word "伝統" to English
伝統
でんとう
[dentou]
IPA: /dentō/
Meaning
NounA part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.
How to use
伝統 (dentou) — 'tradition'. 伝統的な (dentouteki na) — traditional. 伝統文化 — traditional culture. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
tradition
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 伝統
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): でんとう
Romaji Transcription: dentou
Example Sentences
彼らの伝統はとても美しいです。
かれらのでんとうはとてもうつくしいです。
Their tradition is very beautiful.
彼女は伝統的な着物を着ています。
かのじょはでんとうてきなきものをいています。
She is wearing a traditional kimono.
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Common phrases
- とても伝統 (totemo dentou)— very tradition
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Frequency rank: #648 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "伝統" mean?▼
The Japanese word "伝統" means "tradition" in English.
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The word "伝統" is read as "でんとう" (dentou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼らの伝統はとても美しいです。".
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