Japanese word

伝来

Pronunciation

Romajidenrai

Meaning

  • nounintroduction

Example

仏教は六世紀に日本へ伝来しました。buk kyō wa roku sei ki ni nihon e den rai shi ma shi ta

Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the sixth century.

Illustration for 伝来 (introduction)

More examples

その地域では、稲作の伝来が社会を大きく変えました。so no chi iki de wa ina saku no den rai ga sha kai o ō ki ku ka e ma shi ta

The introduction of rice farming greatly changed society in the region.

Core concept

Refers to the arrival and spread of a custom, belief, or form of knowledge that comes from another region.

Common phrases

  • 文化の伝来bun ka no den rai

    introduction of a culture

  • 稲作の伝来ina saku no den rai

    introduction of rice farming

Similar words

渡来torai: The arrival of a person, culture, or thing from a foreign country or distant region.
導入dōnyū: The bringing of a new method, system, or idea into a place for use.
伝播denpa: The spread of knowledge, beliefs, or customs from one person or place to another.

Definition in Japanese

外国などから文化や宗教、技術が伝わり、その土地に広まること。gai koku na do ka ra bun ka ya shū kyō gi jutsu ga tsuta wa ri so no to chi ni hiro ma ru ko to

Word origin

伝来 (denrai) consists of 伝 (den, "transmit") and 来 (rai, "come"), expressing something transmitted and brought into a new place.

Usage tips

  • English introduction can mean presenting a person, but 伝来 (denrai) generally concerns things such as religions, customs, and technologies entering Japan from elsewhere.

Other meanings

  • arrivalnoun

Related words

  • 伝来するdenraisurube introducedverb

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