noun
manners and customs; folkways; usage
Refers to the traditional customs, social practices, and ways of life of a particular community or region. Often used in academic or formal descriptions of culture.
この地域には古くからの習俗が残っている。
Old customs and traditions remain in this region.
民俗学では、各地の習俗を比較研究する。
In folklore studies, the customs of various regions are compared and studied.
Compound of 習 (learn, become accustomed to) and 俗 (customs, common people). The combination conveys the idea of customs that are learned and passed down within a society.