Customs in Japanese

"customs" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

俗

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vulgar, customs, manners, worldliness, mundane things

Reading: zoku

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of person and valley. Person of valley.

What it carries

Custom, slang, secular. Represents common.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for customs?

The most common kanji for "customs" is 俗, read as zoku. It means vulgar, customs, manners. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 俗 have?

俗 has 9 strokes.