Word details

因習

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 因習.

Dictionary

Entry

因習因襲んしゅうNounFreq #45102
1

Negative nuance

convention; tired tradition; old custom

Examples
科学の進歩は因襲によってしばしば阻害された。
Progress in science was often barred by convention.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to

6 strokesFrequency 636JLPT N2Grade 5

On

イン

Kun

よ.るちな.む

Nanori

learn

11 strokesFrequency 706JLPT N3Grade 3

On

シュウジュ

Kun

なら.うなら.い

attack, advance on, succeed to, pile, heap

22 strokesFrequency 1,130JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シュウ

Kun

おそ.うかさ.ね

Nanori

そい

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