“Custom” in Japanese
Short answer
Custom in Japanese is “仕来り” (shikitari). Full meaning: custom, convention, tradition, mores, conventional practice.
Other ways to say “Custom” in Japanese
習わし
narawashi custom, habit, customary practice
風習
fuushuu custom
通例
tsuurei custom, general rule, convention; usually, generally, normally, as a rule
慣習
kanshuu custom, convention, common practice
俗習
zokushuu custom, usage
慣例
kanrei custom, practice, convention, precedent
常習
joushuu custom, common practice, habit
定まり
sadamari rule, custom, tranquility, tranquillity
カスタム
kasutamu custom, custom-made, custom-built; customs (government agency), customs duty
特注
tokuchuu special order (goods), custom (made), bespoke
常例
jourei usual practice, custom, common usage
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