Japanese word

恒例

Pronunciation

Romajikōrei

Meaning

  • nountradition

Example

毎年の恒例として、町で祭りを開きます。mai toshi no kō rei to shi te machi de matsu ri o hira ki ma su

As an annual tradition, the town holds a festival.

Illustration for 恒例 (tradition)

More examples

地域の人々は夏の恒例を楽しみにしています。chi iki no hito bito wa natsu no kō rei o tano shi mi ni shi te i ma su

People in the community look forward to the annual summer event.

Core concept

Presents a repeated occurrence as a familiar and established part of a routine, custom, or calendar.

Common phrases

  • 恒例の行事kō rei no gyō ji

    annual event

  • 恒例としてkō rei to shi te

    as a tradition

  • 恒例になるkō rei ni na ru

    become a regular event

Similar words

定例teirei: A regularly scheduled event or activity that occurs as part of an established routine.
慣例kanrei: A customary way of acting that is accepted and repeated in a particular group or setting.
しきたりshikitari: A practice or form of behavior traditionally followed by members of a group.
習慣shūkan: A repeated practice that has become a usual part of daily or group life.

Definition in Japanese

習慣として定着し、決まった時期や機会に繰り返し行われること。shū kan to shi te tei chaku shi ki ma tta ji ki ya ki kai ni ku ri kae shi okona wa re ru ko to

Word origin

恒 (kō, "constant") means something continuing without change, while 例 (rei, "example") means a model or usual case; together they form 恒例 (kōrei), an established recurring practice.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe both a customary activity and the recurring event itself, so it fits regular festivals, ceremonies, and other familiar occasions.

Other meanings

  • customnoun
  • regular eventnoun

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