旧来(きゅうらい)

きゅうらい
noun, no-adjective
traditional, conventional, long-established
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1. traditional, conventional, from the old days
Something that has existed or been done since the old days; a way, method, or custom that has been followed for a long time. Often implies something that may be outdated or in contrast with newer approaches.
旧来(きゅうらい)の方法(ほうほう)を見直(みなお)す必要(ひつよう)がある。
We need to reconsider the traditional methods.
旧来(きゅうらい)の考(かんが)え方(かた)にとらわれてはいけない。
You shouldn't be bound by conventional ways of thinking.
旧来(きゅうらい)のシステムでは対応(たいおう)できない問題(もんだい)が増(ふ)えてきた。
Problems that cannot be handled by the traditional system have been increasing.

Usage

A compound of 旧(きゅう) (old, former) and 来(らい) (from, since). Used as a no-adjective (旧来(きゅうらい)の方法(ほうほう)) to modify nouns. Often carries an implicit contrast with something newer or more modern. More formal than 昔(むかし)からの (from the old days).

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Synonym: 従来(じゅうらい) (conventional (neutral))
Synonym: 伝統的(でんとうてき) (traditional (positive))
Compare: 前代(ぜんだい) (previous generation)
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