Translation and Meaning of: 伝統 - dentou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 伝統 (dentou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: dentou
Kana: でんとう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: tradition; convention
Meaning in English: tradition;convention
Definition: Values and customs that have been inherited over time in culture and behavior.
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Explanation and Etymology - (伝統) dentou
伝統 is a Japanese word meaning "tradition". The first part of the word, 伝, means "to transmit" or "to pass on", while the second part, 統, means "to unify" or "to organize". Together, these two parts form the idea of a tradition that is passed down from generation to generation and that helps to unify and organize a culture or society. The word is made up of two kanji, which are Chinese characters used in Japanese writing. The Japanese pronunciation is "dented".How to Write in Japanese - (伝統) dentou
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Synonyms and Similar - (伝統) dentou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
伝承; 伝統的; 伝統文化; 伝統的な; 伝統的なもの; 伝統的な価値; 伝統的な手法; 伝統的な祭り; 伝統的な技法; 伝統的な衣装; 伝統的な風習; 伝統的な料理; 伝統的な建築; 伝統的な芸能; 伝統的な音楽; 伝統的な工芸; 伝統的な行事; 伝統的な思想; 伝統的な教育; 伝統的な価
Words containing: 伝統
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Words with the same pronunciation: でんとう dentou
Example Sentences - (伝統) dentou
Below are some example sentences:
饂飩は日本の伝統的な食べ物です。
Udon wa Nihon no dentō teki na tabemono desu
Udon is a traditional Japanese food.
Udon is a traditional Japanese food.
- 饂飩 - Udon, a type of Japanese noodle
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 日本 - Japan
- の - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
- 伝統的な - traditional
- 食べ物 - food
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
醤油は日本の伝統的な調味料です。
Shouyu wa Nihon no dentouteki na choumiryou desu
Soy sauce is a traditional Japanese seasoning.
- 醤油 - shoyu (soy sauce)
- は - topic particle
- 日本 - Nihon (Japan)
- の - possessive particle
- 伝統的な - dentoutekina (traditional)
- 調味料 - choumiryou (condiment)
- です - desu (verb to be/being)
茶の湯は日本の伝統的な茶道の儀式です。
Chanoyu wa Nihon no dentōteki na sadō no gishiki desu
Chanoyu is a traditional ritual of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Canoyu is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
- 茶の湯 (Chanoyu) - Tea ceremony
- は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 日本 (Nihon) - Japan
- の (no) - Particle indicating possession or relationship
- 伝統的な (dentōteki na) - Traditional
- 茶道 (chadō) - Tea path
- の (no) - Particle indicating possession or relationship
- 儀式 (gishiki) - Ceremony, ritual
- です (desu) - Polite way of being
竹は日本の伝統的な素材です。
Take wa Nihon no dentō-teki na sozai desu
Bamboo is a traditional material in Japan.
Bamboo is a traditional Japanese material.
- 竹 (take) - It means "bamboo" in Japanese.
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 日本 (nihon) - It means "Japan" in Japanese.
- の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
- 伝統的な (dentōteki na) - adjective that means "traditional"
- 素材 (sozai) - It means "material" in Japanese.
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in the present tense
私たちは伝統を重んずる。
Watashitachi wa dentō o omomurau
We value tradition.
We value tradition.
- 私たち - us in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 伝統 - "Tradition" in Japanese
- を - object particle in Japanese
- 重んずる - "to value" or "to give importance" in Japanese
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私は祖父から受け継いだ家族の伝統を大切にしています。
Watashi wa sofu kara uketsuguida kazoku no dentō o taisetsu ni shiteimasu
I value my family tradition that I inherited from my grandfather.
I value the family tradition inherited from my grandfather.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 祖父 - noun meaning "grandfather" in Japanese
- から - particle that indicates the origin or starting point
- 受け継いだ - verb meaning "to inherit" or "to receive as an inheritance"
- 家族 - noun meaning "family" in Japanese
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 伝統 - noun meaning "tradition" in Japanese
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 大切にしています - verbal expression that means "to value" or "to give importance"
短歌を詠むことは日本の伝統的な文化です。
Tanka wo utamu koto wa Nihon no dentōteki na bunka desu
Composing tanka is a traditional Japanese culture.
Writing a tanka is a traditional Japanese culture.
- 短歌 - a type of Japanese poem with 31 syllables
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 詠む - verb that means "recite" or "sing" a poem
- こと - noun that indicates an action or event
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 日本 - Japan
- の - particle indicating possession or relationship
- 伝統的な - adjective that means "traditional"
- 文化 - culture
- です - verb "to be" in the present affirmative
伝統を大切に守り続ける。
Dentou wo taisetsu ni mamori tsuzukeru
We continue to protect and cherish our traditions.
Keep the tradition carefully.
- 伝統 (dentou) - tradição
- を (wo) - object particle
- 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
- に (ni) - adverb particle
- 守り続ける (mamori tsuzukeru) - continue protecting, preserving
工芸は日本の伝統文化の一つです。
Kōgei wa Nihon no dentō bunka no hitotsu desu
Crafts are one of the traditional Japanese cultures.
- 工芸 - Craftsmanship
- は - Topic particle
- 日本 - Japan
- の - Possession particle
- 伝統 - Tradition
- 文化 - Culture
- の - Possession particle
- 一つ - One
- です - Ser/estar (linking verb)
梅干は日本の伝統的な保存食品です。
Umeboshi wa Nihon no dentōteki na hozon shokuhin desu
Umeboshi is a traditional preserved Japanese food.
- 梅干 - umeboshi, a Japanese pickled plum
- は - topic particle
- 日本 - Japan
- の - possession particle
- 伝統的な - traditional
- 保存食品 - preserved food
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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A way of saying "tradition; convention" é "(伝統) dentou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
