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しきたり (noun)

Traditional customs or social practices that have been followed for a long time within a specific group, family, or society. It often refers to unwritten rules or established ways of doing things that are passed down through generations.

💬 Example

"古いしきたりです。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'SHI-KI-TA-RI' as 'SHE-KEEP-TRADITION-REALLY'. Imagine a woman (She) Keeping a Tradition Really well in a small...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
慣習 習わし 伝統 風習 慣例
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'shikitari' for a personal habit. → Use 'shūkan' (習慣) for personal habits.

Using the particle 'o' with 'shitagau'. → しきたりに従う (shikitari ni shitagau).

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