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伝統

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伝統

んとう
Noun
Freq #6573
1

tradition; convention

Examples
古い伝統が消滅しつつある。
Old traditions are crumbling away.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 416
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

transmit
go along
walk along
follow
report
communicate
legend
tradition

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デン
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つた.わる
つた.える
つた.う
つだ.う
-づた.い
つて
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つたえ
12 strokes
Frequency: 125
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

overall
relationship
ruling
governing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.べる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のり
むね
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