口こう承しょう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

oral transmission; oral tradition

Refers to passing down stories, knowledge, or customs by word of mouth rather than in writing. Often used in academic or cultural contexts.

• その神しん話わは口こう承しょうで伝つたえられてきた。

  The myth has been passed down orally.

• 口こう承しょう文ぶん学がくの研けん究きゅうをしている。

  I am researching oral literature.