口伝

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See also: 口傳

Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 1
でん
Grade: 4
goon
Alternative spelling
口傳 (kyūjitai)
 口伝 on Japanese Wikipedia

Pronunciation

Noun

()(でん) (kudenくでん (kuden)?

  1. oral tradition, oral instruction
    Synonyms: 口承 (kōshō), 口伝え (kuchizutae)
  2. hearsay, (transmission by) word of mouth

References

  1. ^ Yamada, Tadao et al., editors (2011), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Seventh edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
  2. ^ Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 [Daijirin] (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN