習慣
A regular tendency or practice that a person does repeatedly, often automatically. It can also refer to the established customs or traditions of a particular society or group of people.
Exemples
3 sur 5毎朝、白湯を飲むのが私の習慣です。
Drinking warm water every morning is my habit.
その国の古い習慣を尊重しなければなりません。
We must respect the old customs of that country.
早寝早起き、習慣にしようよ。
Let's make sleeping early and waking up early a habit.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 習 (shuu) means 'to learn' (like in benkyou), and 慣 (kan) means 'accustomed'. Think of learning a behavior until you are accustomed to it.
Quiz rapide
健康のために、毎日歩くのを（ ）にしています。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 習慣
Exemples
毎朝、白湯を飲むのが私の習慣です。
everydayDrinking warm water every morning is my habit.
その国の古い習慣を尊重しなければなりません。
formalWe must respect the old customs of that country.
早寝早起き、習慣にしようよ。
informalLet's make sleeping early and waking up early a habit.
本研究は、現代社会における食習慣の変化を考察するものである。
academicThis study examines the changes in dietary habits in modern society.
現地の商習慣を理解することは、海外進出において不可欠です。
businessUnderstanding local business customs is essential for overseas expansion.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
習慣は第二の天性
Habit is second nature.
生活習慣病
lifestyle-related diseases
三日坊主
someone who gives up easily (literal: a three-day monk)
Souvent confondu avec
Shuukan refers to conscious routines or social customs, while kuse usually refers to unconscious personal quirks, often negative ones.
Pronounced the same way, but 週間 means 'a period of a week'.
Notes d'usage
Shuukan is a very versatile word used for both personal routines (like exercising) and societal traditions (like bowing). When referring to a person's physical quirk, use 'kuse' instead.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'shuukan' when they mean 'kuse' for a physical twitch or an unconscious repetitive action. Also, be careful not to confuse the kanji with 週間 (week).
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 習 (shuu) means 'to learn' (like in benkyou), and 慣 (kan) means 'accustomed'. Think of learning a behavior until you are accustomed to it.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining '習' (practice/learn) and '慣' (get used to/habituate).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, many 'shuukan' are rooted in group harmony, such as removing shoes indoors or seasonal gift-giving (Oseibo/Ochuugen).
Quiz rapide
健康のために、毎日歩くのを（ ）にしています。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 習慣
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
協力
A1Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.
提案
A1A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.
輸出
A1The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.
輸入
A1The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.
資源
A1Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
観察
A1Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
競争
A1Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
製造
A1The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.
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