synonym Comparative
伝統
VS
系譜
Differences Between "伝統" and "系譜"
Option A
伝統
Meaning
tradition, heritage
Reading
でんとう (dentou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
日本には多くの美しい伝統がある。
Japan has many beautiful traditions.
Option B
系譜
Meaning
genealogy, lineage, pedigree, system, tradition
Reading
けいふ (keifu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この絵画の系譜をたどると、17世紀の巨匠に行き着く。
Tracing the lineage of this painting leads back to a 17th-century master.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(tradition, heritage)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 伝統: Refers to beliefs, customs, and practices passed down through generations, often having historical or cultural significance and a sense of reverence or preservation. It emphasizes the historical continuity and heritage aspect.
- 系譜: 血縁関係の連なりや、ある事柄の歴史的な流れ・系統を表す言葉です。学術的な文脈でもよく使われます。 (Refers to a line of family descent or the historical development/system of something. Often used in academic contexts.)
- 伝統: Refers to beliefs, customs, and practices passed down through generations, often having historical or cultural significance and a sense of reverence or preservation. It emphasizes the historical continuity and heritage aspect.
- 系譜: 血縁関係の連なりや、ある事柄の歴史的な流れ・系統を表す言葉です。学術的な文脈でもよく使われます。 (Refers to a line of family descent or the historical development/system of something. Often used in academic contexts.)
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