Refers to the traditional ways of life, social habits, and cultural practices of a particular region or period.
I read old documents to investigate the customs of this region.
Often used in legal or social contexts, such as 風俗営業 (businesses affecting public morals) or 風俗壊乱 (corruption of public morals).
There is a strict screening process to obtain a license for businesses affecting public morals.
sex industry; sex service; sex-oriented entertainment
Commonly used as a euphemism for the sex industry, including soaplands, hostess clubs, and other adult entertainment. Often written in katakana as フーゾク in casual contexts.
He got to know a woman who works in the sex industry.
That area is famous for having many sex-industry establishments.
It was said that society's morals declined after the war.
He quickly got used to the customs of this country.
She was working in the sex industry to pay for tuition.
The magazine was banned for corrupting public morals.
offense against public morals; morals offense; vice crime
lesbian prostitution; lesbian sex industry services
manners, customs and popular sentiments
food and entertainment businesses; nightlife establishments · sex industry; sex-related businesses
corruption of public morals; offense against public morality
novel of manners; novel depicting contemporary customs
Katakana spelling common in informal contexts when referring to the sex industry.