従来（じゅうらい、juurai）
- traditional

The Japanese word 従来, read as じゅうらい (jūrai), generally means "until now," "up to the present," "conventional," "traditional," or "heretofore." It refers to something that has been the case or the norm in the past. It often implies a contrast or comparison with something new or different. 従来 suggests a state, method, or practice that has been in place. It can refer to past practices, existing standards, or things that are generally accepted.

⚫︎ 従来のやり方 Translation: The conventional/traditional way. ⚫︎ 従来のサービス Translation: The existing/current service. ⚫︎ 従来の考え方 Translation: The traditional way of thinking.

⚫︎ 従来 is used to describe things or situations that have existed up to the present or a certain point in the past. ⚫︎ It highlights the established practices, methods, or conditions. ⚫︎ It is often used when comparing something new or different with what came before. ⚫︎ 従来 is commonly found in formal contexts, such as business, academic settings, and official documents. ⚫︎ The word frequently appears in discussions about changes, innovations, or improvements.

⚫︎ 従来 is written with the kanji 従 (jū - meaning "obey," "follow," or "according to") and 来 (rai - meaning "come," "arrive," or "future"). The reading じゅうらい combines the readings of the individual kanji. ⚫︎ It is almost always written with kanji. ⚫︎ There are no significant variations in okurigana (the suffix hiragana).

⚫︎ これまで (kore made) - "until now," "so far." ⚫︎ 従来の (jūrai no) - "conventional," "traditional." ⚫︎ 過去 (kako) - "past." ⚫︎ 旧来 (kyūrai) - "old" or "formerly existing." (Similar meaning to 従来 but with a slightly stronger implication of things being old or out-of-date)

⚫︎ 今後 (kongo) - "from now on," "in the future." ⚫︎ 新しい (atarashii) - "new." ⚫︎ 最新 (saishin) - "latest."

従来のシステムは、セキュリティに問題がありました。 ・Translation: The conventional system had security problems. ・Explanation: This sentence points out a problem with the existing/traditional system.

従来のやり方ではなく、新しい方法を試してみましょう。 ・Translation: Let's try a new method instead of the conventional way. ・Explanation: This sentence suggests a shift away from the traditional approach.

The kanji 従 (jū) means "to follow" or "to be in accordance with," and 来 (rai) means "to come" or "to arrive." When combined, 従来 signifies that something has "come" or "been present" in accordance with established rules or customs, thus the meaning "until now" or "conventional."