Translation guide
The concept of customs, practices, or values passed down within a family. Japanese expressions range from formal terms for hereditary customs to casual phrases for family habits.
To refer to traditions, rituals, or ways of doing things that are specific to a family and handed down through generations.
Refers to the customs, manners, or style of a family, often implying a long-standing tradition. Suitable for both formal and everyday contexts.
This family tradition has been passed down for generations.
A straightforward phrase meaning 'family tradition'. It is clear and can be used in various situations.
It's a family tradition to gather every New Year.
A formal term for family customs or precedents, often used in historical or ceremonial contexts. Less common in daily conversation.
We performed the ceremony according to family tradition.
To describe a regular activity or practice that a family does, which may not be deeply historical but is a familiar custom.
Means 'family habit' or 'family custom'. It emphasizes a repeated practice rather than a formal tradition.
It's a family tradition to watch movies together on weekends.
Literally 'our house's rule', used to describe a family rule or tradition that everyone follows. Casual and warm.
To express principles, morals, or teachings that are passed down in a family.
Family precepts or teachings, often written down and passed through generations. Formal and traditional.
It's important to uphold the family tradition.
The teachings or lessons of a family. Softer and more personal than 家訓.
Honesty is a family tradition.
家風 (かふう) implies a more intangible atmosphere or style of a family, while 家の伝統 (いえのでんとう) refers to concrete traditions or customs. 家風 is often used in literary or reflective contexts.
That family has a scholarly tradition.
Directly translating 'family tradition' as ファミリートラディション is not natural. Use the Japanese expressions provided.
It's a family tradition to always eat cake on birthdays.