風俗

customs, manners

ɸ ɯ̟ː z o̞ k ɯ̟
noun Rare #30,952
customs, manners Often refers to the customs and social practices of a particular society or period. In modern contexts, it can also refer to the sex industry, but that meaning is omitted here because it may confuse beginners.
JA: その地域の風俗について調べています。
EN: I am researching the customs of that region.

彼らの風俗習慣はこの国の風俗習慣とは異なっている

Their customs are different from those of this country.

風俗習慣はによって大きな違いがある

Customs and traditions vary greatly from country to country.

メアリー風俗で働いてるって聞いたことある

Have you ever heard the rumor that Mary works at a sex club?

この本はアメリカ風俗習慣についての本です

This book is about American customs and traditions.