伝統(でんとう)

でんとう
noun
tradition
1. tradition, heritage
Customs, beliefs, or practices passed down through generations.
日本(にほん)の伝統(でんとう)芸能(げいのう)に興味(きょうみ)がある。
I'm interested in traditional Japanese performing arts.
伝統(でんとう)を守(まも)る。
To preserve tradition.
伝統(でんとう)的な料理(りょうり)を食(た)べた。
I ate traditional cuisine.

伝統(でんとう) refers to customs and practices passed down over time.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 伝統(でんとう)的（な）: traditional
  • 伝統(でんとう)文化(ぶんか): traditional culture
  • 伝統(でんとう)芸能(げいのう): traditional performing arts
  • 伝統(でんとう)工芸(こうげい): traditional crafts
  • 伝統(でんとう)を守(まも)る: to preserve tradition
  • 伝統(でんとう)を受(う)け継(つ)ぐ: to inherit tradition

NOTE: Not to be confused with 電灯(でんとう) (electric light).

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Added 2026.2.3 10:45
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