伝来
でんらい
denrai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
伝来 (でんらい (denrai)) means "Import". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Import
Also : Imported · Tradition · Hereditary
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Example Sentences
その文化は中国から伝来した。
そのぶんかはちゅうごくからでんらいした。
That culture was transmitted from China.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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