Translation and Meaning of: 文 - fumi

The Japanese word 「文」(fumi) has a rich etymology and various nuances in its usage. The origin of the kanji 「文」dates back to Chinese characters, where it is an ideographic representation that originally symbolized a pattern or design, something engraved or drawn. Over time, its usage diversified and expanded. In Japanese, besides representing writing and literature, the kanji is used in different contexts to convey the idea of culture and knowledge.

In the Japanese language, 「文」 carries various connotations. In a more traditional context, it is associated with writing, such as in letters or documents. 「文」 can also refer to phrases or sentences, being a fundamental term in Japanese linguistics. Furthermore, in a more literary sense, it can refer to written works in general.

Varied Uses of 「文」

• In the composition of words like 「文化」 (bunka), which means culture.
• In 「文章」 (bunshou), which refers to text or essay.
• In the formation of 「文学」 (bungaku), indicating literature.
• Associated with 「文体」 (buntai), which means writing style.

An interesting anecdote about the use of 「文」 is its presence in traditional ceremonies, such as tea ceremonies, where attention to detail and aesthetics is similar to the care dedicated to composing a well-written text. Knowing about 「文」 and its uses can enrich understanding not only of the language but also of Japanese culture and artistic expressions.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 字 (ji) - Character
• 書字 (shoji) - Character writing
• 字体 (ziti) - Font (writing style)
• 書体 (shotai) - Writing style
• 文字 (moji) - Text, characters
• 言葉 (kotoba) - Words, language
• 語句 (goku) - Expressions, phrases
• 言論 (genron) - Speech, opinions
• 語彙 (goi) - Vocabulary, set of words
• 言語 (gengo) - Language, language
• 文章 (bunshou) - Text, writing
• 文法 (bunpou) - grammar
• 文体 (buntai) - Literary style
• 文化 (bunka) - Culture
• 文明 (bunmei) - Civilization
• 文学 (bungaku) - Literature
• 文献 (bunken) - Academic literature, documents
• 文化財 (bunkazai) - Cultural heritage
• 文化遺産 (bunka isan) - Cultural heritage
• 文化史 (bunka shi) - History of culture
• 文化交流 (bunka kouryuu) - Cultural exchange
• 文化祭 (bunkasai) - cultural festival
• 文化人類学 (bunka jinruigaku) - Cultural anthropology
• 文化人類学者 (bunka jinruigakusha) - Cultural anthropologist
• 文化庁 (bunka-chou) - Culture Agency
• 文化費 (bunka hi) - Cultural costs
• 文化事業 (bunka jigyou) - Cultural projects
• 文化施設 (bunka shisetsu) - Cultural facilities
• 文化運動 (bunka undou) - Cultural movement
• 文化センター (bunka sentaa) - Cultural center
• 文化祭り (bunka matsuri) - Cultural festival (event)
• 文化系 (bunka kei) - Cultural branch

文

Romaji: fumi
Kana: ふみ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: Letter; written

Meaning in English: letter;writings

Definition: A unit of information symbolized by words or letters. An element used to express meaning or content.

Example Sentences - (文) fumi

See below some example sentences:

文化は人々の生活に欠かせないものです。

Bunka wa hitobito no seikatsu ni kakasenai mono desu

Culture is essential to people's lives.

Culture is indispensable to people's lives.

• 文化 (bunka) - culture
• 人々 (hitobito) - people
• 生活 (seikatsu) - life, way of life
• 欠かせない (kakasenai) - indispensable, essential
• もの (mono) - thing
• です (desu) - Verb ser/estar (polite form)

この文書を印刷してください。

Kono bunsho wo insatsu shite kudasai

Please print this document.

Print this document.

• この - Japanese word meaning "this"
• 文書 - Japanese word meaning "document"
• を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
• 印刷 - Japanese word meaning "impression"
• して - form of the verb "suru" (する) in the gerund
• ください - polite form of the verb "kudasaru" (to give) in the imperative, which indicates a request or request

風俗は日本の文化の一部です。

Fūzoku wa Nihon no bunka no ichibu desu

Customs is part of Japanese culture.

• 風俗 - costumes/traditions
• は - Topic particle
• 日本 - Japan
• の - Possession particle
• 文化 - culture
• の - Possession particle
• 一部 - part
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

風土は文化を形成する重要な要素です。

Fūdo wa bunka o keisei suru jūyōna yōso desu

Conxon is an important factor in the formation of a culture.

• 風土 - Means "climate and soil" in Japanese, referring to the geographic characteristics of a region.
• 文化 - refers to the beliefs, values, customs and traditions of a group of people.
• 形成する - means "to form" or "mold" in Japanese, indicating that culture is influenced by the environment.
• 重要な - means "important" in Japanese, highlighting the relevance of the role of climate and soil in shaping culture.
• 要素 - means "element" in Japanese, referring to the components that make up something.

高尚な文化を持つ国です。

Takashō na bunka o motsu kuni desu

It is a country with a noble culture.

• 高尚な - sophisticated, refined
• 文化 - culture
• を - direct object particle
• 持つ - possess, have
• 国 - country
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

この文書は公開されています。

Kono bunsho wa kōkai sareteimasu

This document is publicly available.

This document has been published.

• この文書 - indicates that it is a specific document
• は - topic particle, indicating that what follows is the subject of the sentence
• 公開されています - verb meaning "to be publicly available", in the present tense and passive form
- full stop, indicating the end of the sentence

記号を使って文章を書くのは楽しいです。

Kigō o tsukatte bunshō o kaku no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to write sentences using symbols.

It's fun to use a symbol to write sentences.

• 記号 (kigou) - symbol
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 使って (tsukatte) - using
• 文章 (bunshou) - text, sentence
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 書く (kaku) - write
• のは (no wa) - Topic particle
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
• です (desu) - to be (polite form)

短歌を詠むことは日本の伝統的な文化です。

Tanka wo utamu koto wa Nihon no dentōteki na bunka desu

Composing tanka is a traditional Japanese culture.

Writing a tanka is a traditional Japanese culture.

• 短歌 - a type of Japanese poem with 31 syllables
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 詠む - verb meaning "to recite" or "to sing" a poem
• こと - noun that indicates an action or event
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 日本 - Japan
• の - Particle indicating possession or relationship
• 伝統的な - adjective meaning "traditional"
• 文化 - culture
• です - verb "to be" in the present affirmative

祝いをすることは大切な文化です。

Iwai wo suru koto wa taisetsu na bunka desu

Celebrating is an important culture.

Celebration is an important culture.

• 祝い (iwai) - celebration, party
• を (wo) - object particle
• する (suru) - to do, to accomplish
• こと (koto) - abstract noun, thing
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
• な (na) - adjective particle
• 文化 (bunka) - culture
• です (desu) - verb to be, to stay

注文をお願いします。

Chūmon o onegaishimasu

Please place order.

I'd like to order.

• 注文 (chūmon) - request
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• お願いします (onegaishimasu) - Please