Tradition in Japanese
"tradition" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition
Reading: den
6 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of person and say. Person conveying words.
What it carries
Legend, convey, tradition. Represents conveying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for tradition?
The most common kanji for "tradition" is 伝, read as den. It means transmit, go along, walk along. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 伝 have?
伝 has 6 strokes.