慣行

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 慣行, read かんこう, denotes a customary practice established in an organization or industry through long repetition.
• Basic usage: It refers to reviewing a long-standing practice and criticizing an outdated industry custom.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Customary does not mean correct
  • It is a practice established through repetition over time and may still be unfair or in need of change.