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[でん()·とう()]
dentou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 伝統

noun
  1. tradition; convention

Definition and Synonyms for 伝統

Conventionalism orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
Synonyms: しきたり, コンベンション, 伝統, 俗習, 古格, 因習, 在来, 常套, 御定まり, 御諚, 恒例, 慣例, 慣習, 慣行, 旧套, 旧習, 習俗, 習慣, 風習
Heritage practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
Synonyms: 伝統
Tradition an inherited pattern of thought or action
Synonyms: しきたり, トラディション, 伝統, 古例, 因習, 定例, 慣例, 慣習, 慣行, 旧習, 習俗, 習慣, 言い習わし, 言い習わす, 遺風, 風習

Meanings for each kanji in 伝統

» transmit; go along; walk along; follow; report; communicate; legend; tradition
» overall; relationship; ruling; governing

Categories 伝統 is a member of

Orthodoxy the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
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Practice knowledge of how something is usually done
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Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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Sample Sentences for 伝統

Women no longer are satisfied with their traditional role of housewife, and are seeking recognition of needs in the workplace.
As a writer, she does not fit into any of the traditional categories.
Old customs are gradually being destroyed.
In a past-oriented society, people dwell on the past and on tradition.
Sumo is the traditional sport of Japan.

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