Meaning

Primary

Traditional

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

If 伝統 is "tradition," then adding a (-al) to it would make it traditional.

Reading

でんとうてき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

日本には伝統的な文化がたくさんあります。

Japan has a lot of traditional culture.

このお祭りは伝統的な行事ですが、今では現代的なエッセンスも加えられています。

This festival is a traditional event, but it now incorporates a modern essence as well.

着物は日本の伝統的な衣装で、褌は、伝統的な日本の男性用下着です。

Kimono are Japan’s traditional attire, and fundoshi are the traditional Japanese underwear for men.

Kanji Composition