“Convention” in Japanese
Short answer
Convention in Japanese is “因習” (inshuu). Full meaning: convention, tired tradition, old custom.
Other ways to say “Convention” in Japanese
古格
kokaku convention, usage, old customs, old etiquette
仕来り
shikitari custom, convention, tradition, mores, conventional practice
伝統
dentou tradition, convention
大会
taikai mass meeting, convention, rally, conference, assembly, gathering; tournament, competition, contest, meet; grand event
コンベンション
konbenshon convention
慣習
kanshuu custom, convention, common practice
協約
kyouyaku pact, convention, agreement
条約
jouyaku treaty, pact, convention, agreement
慣例
kanrei custom, practice, convention, precedent
通例
tsuurei custom, general rule, convention; usually, generally, normally, as a rule
因襲
inshuu convention, tired tradition, old custom
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