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VocabJLPT N1

custom

Noun

Definitions

1. custom

Refers to a custom or practice that has been passed down within a community or region over time. It often carries a cultural nuance, highlighting traditions that are specific to a particular area or group of people.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I feel suffocated being bound by old customs!

Sentence 2

At my grandmother's house, there's a custom of not cleaning on rainy days.

Sentence 3

In our neighborhood, the custom of putting up flags in spring has carried on.

Sentence 4

When you think about it, were customs just created for someone's convenience?

Sentence 5

You're right — the custom of never refusing a gift can lead to misunderstandings.