しきたり
しきたり
noun
custom; convention; established practice
1.
custom; convention; established practice; tradition
An unwritten rule or practice handed down within a group, family, or community. Often refers to social customs that people follow out of long-standing habit rather than formal rules.
Refers to practices passed down through generations within a specific group, family, or locality. Differs from 伝統 (tradition), which is broader and more formal.
Common collocations
- しきたりに従う (to follow a custom)
- しきたりを守る (to observe/maintain a custom)
- しきたりを破る (to break with custom)
- 古いしきたり (old customs)
Usage
しきたり often carries a nuance of something that "has always been done this way" — it may feel obligatory even though it is not a formal law. It is sometimes used with a slightly negative nuance, suggesting outdated or rigid practices.