伝

JLPT N3

Transmit, tell

Readings

On’yomi: デン (den)

Kun’yomi: つた(える), つた(わる) (tsuta(eru), tsuta(waru))

• つた(える) – to convey, to communicate, to report • つた(わる) – to be transmitted, to be handed down

Structure

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Vocabulary

伝える

つたえる

convey

伝統

でんとう

tradition

伝説

でんせつ

legend

伝言

でんごん

message

伝染

でんせん

infection

Example Sentences

気持ちを伝えます。

きもちをつたえます。

I convey my feelings.

伝統があります。

でんとうがあります。

There is a tradition.

伝説を聞きます。

でんせつをききます。

I hear a legend.

伝言します。

でんごんします。

I leave a message.

病気が伝染します。

びょうきがでんせんします。

The disease spreads.

Cultural Note

🗣️ 伝 reflects the importance of communication, instruction, and tradition in Japanese culture.
• It is used for both verbal and written transmission of ideas, knowledge, and culture.
• In professional and daily life, clear 伝達 (communication) is valued for maintaining harmony and accuracy.
• The kanji also emphasizes the continuity of traditions and heritage passed through generations.