English Dictionary

custom

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈkʌstəm/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞 イギリス英語 廃用 古語

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

日本語の意味

習慣 / 慣習 / 風習 / しきたり

Her morning custom of checking messages every five minutes made it hard for her to focus.

彼女が朝に5分ごとにメッセージをチェックする習慣があったため、集中するのが難しかった。

意味（1）

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

意味（2）

(UK) Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.

Let him have your custom, but not your votes.

意味（3）

(law) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.

The distinction between custom and usage it that usage is a fact and custom is a law. There can be usage without custom, but not custom without usage.

意味（4）

Traditional beliefs or rituals.

The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs; one custom was the mummification of the dead.

意味（5）

A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, pornography, etc.

The rest of the necklace holders finally came in! If you bought a custom from me thank you so much for your patience! I’m gonna try my best to crank them out as fast as possible

意味（6）

(obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

Age can not wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety.

意味（7）

(archaic, uncountable) Toll, tax, or tribute.

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

customs （ plural ）