“Tradition” in Japanese
Short answer
Tradition in Japanese is “言い伝え” (iitsutae). Full meaning: tradition, legend.
Other ways to say “Tradition” in Japanese
伝統
dentou tradition, convention
歴伝
rekiden tradition
旧典
kyuuten tradition, classic
伝唱
denshou tradition
聖伝
seiden (Catholic) tradition
レジェンド
rejendo legend, folklore, tradition; legend (e.g. on a map), usage guide; (living) legend, icon
トラディション
toradishon tradition
伝え
tsutae legend, tradition
古例
korei old precedent, tradition, custom
古伝
koden legend, tradition
旧例
kyuurei old custom, tradition
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