English–Japanese

“custom” in Japanese

Japanese

Also慣習 (kanshū) · しきたり (shikitari) · カスタム (kasutamu)

Pronunciation

Romajifūshū

Example

国によって風習が違います。kuni ni yo tte fū shū ga chiga i ma su

Customs differ from country to country.

Illustration for 風習 (custom)

How to say “custom” in Japanese

“Custom” in Japanese is 風習 (fūshū).

Refers to the established practices that shape how members of a society live and behave.

Full entry for 風習: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 風習

異なる風習を知ると、文化への理解が深まります。koto na ru fū shū o shi ru to bun ka e no ri kai ga fuka ma ri ma su

Learning about different customs deepens your understanding of culture.

Tips for using 風習

  • A tradition may be religious, historical, or national, but 風習 (fūshū) often focuses on everyday practices within a particular community.

Other Japanese words for “custom”

この慣習は今も続いています。ko no kan shū wa ima mo tsuzu i te i ma su

This custom continues today.

この村には古いしきたりがあります。ko no mura ni wa furu i shi ki ta ri ga a ri ma su

This village has an old custom.

カスタム仕様の車を買いました。ka su ta mu shi yō no kuruma o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a car with custom specifications.

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