Japanese word

慣行

Pronunciation

Romajikankō

Meaning

  • nounestablished practice

Example

地域の慣行を尊重します。chi iki no kan kō o son chō shi ma su

We respect local practices.

Illustration for 慣行 (established practice)

More examples

その地域では古い慣行が今も残っています。so no chi iki de wa furu i kan kō ga ima mo noko tte i ma su

Old established practices still exist in that area.

Core concept

Describes a way of doing things that has become accepted through repeated use in a group or place.

Common phrases

  • 慣行に従うkan kō ni shitaga u

    follow established practices

  • 慣行を改めるkan kō o arata me ru

    reform established practices

  • 慣行を廃止するkan kō o hai shi su ru

    abolish established practices

Similar words

慣例kanrei: An established practice used in a particular organization or situation.
慣習kanshū: A custom generally followed by a group or society over time.
しきたりshikitari: A traditional custom passed down within a group and socially expected.
風習fūshū: A cultural custom characteristic of a particular region or group.

Definition in Japanese

ある社会や集団で、繰り返し行われて定着しているやり方。a ru sha kai ya shū dan de ku ri kae shi okona wa re te tei chaku shi te i ru ya ri kata

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 慣 (kan, "accustomed") and 行 (kō, "conduct") to mean a customary way of doing things.

Usage tips

  • In business and official writing, 慣行 (kankō) often refers to a practice followed as a matter of custom even when no written rule requires it.

Other meanings

  • conventionnoun

Related words

  • 慣行的kankōtekicustomaryna-adjective

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