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.
この家風は代々受け継がれている。
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.
毎年お正月に集まるのが家の伝統です。
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.
家例に従って儀式を行った。
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.
週末に一緒に映画を見るのが家族の習慣です。
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.
誕生日には必ずケーキを食べるのが我が家の決まりだ。
It's a family tradition to always eat cake on birthdays.
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.
家訓を守ることが大切だ。
It's important to uphold the family tradition.
The teachings or lessons of a family. Softer and more personal than 家訓.
正直であることが家の教えです。
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.
あの家は学者の家風がある。
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.