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.

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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:

欧米の文化に興味があります。

Ōbei no bunka ni kyōmi ga arimasu

I'm interested in European and American culture.

• 欧米 - Europe and America
• の - Possession particle
• 文化 - culture
• に - particle that indicates destination or goal
• 興味 - interest
• が - subject particle
• あります - verb "to have" in the affirmative present

神話は古代の人々の信仰や文化を伝える大切な物語です。

Shinwa wa kodai no hitobito no shinkō ya bunka o tsutaeru taisetsu na monogatari desu

Myth is an important story that conveys the religion and culture of ancient people.

• 神話 - Myth
• は - Topic particle
• 古代 - Antique
• の - Possession particle
• 人々 - people
• の - Possession particle
• 信仰 - Faith
• や - enumeration particle
• 文化 - culture
• を - object particle
• 伝える - transmit
• 大切 - important
• な - Suffix indicating adjective
• 物語 - history
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

私は文学が大好きです。

Watashi wa bungaku ga daisuki desu

I love literature.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - Japanese topic particle
• 文学 (bungaku) - "literature" in Japanese.
• が (ga) - Subject particle in Japanese.
• 大好き (daisuki) - means "like very much" in Japanese
• です (desu) - polite way of "being" in Japanese

私は論文を書くのが苦手です。

Watashi wa ronbun o kaku no ga nigate desu

I have a hard time writing articles.

I'm not good at writing a dissertation.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 論文 (ronbun) - It means "academic work" or "thesis" in Japanese.
• を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
• 書く (kaku) - Verb meaning "to write"
• のが (noga) - particle that indicates that the sentence is an explanation or justification.
• 苦手 (nigate) - adjective that means "not being good at something", "having difficulty"
• です (desu) - Verb "to be" in polite form

私たちは地元の文化に溶け込むことを大切にしています。

Watashitachi wa jimoto no bunka ni tokekomu koto o taisetsu ni shiteimasu

We value integration into the local culture.

We value that in the local culture.

• 私たち - 私たち
• は - Japanese topic particle
• 地元 - "local" in Japanese
• の - Possession particle in Japanese
• 文化 - "cultura" in Japanese
• に - destination particle in Japanese
• 溶け込む - "se integrar" in Japanese
• こと - Abstract noun in Japanese
• を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
• 大切 - "Importante" in Japanese
• に - partítulo do modo em japonês
• しています - The polished form of the verb "fazer" in Japanese

符号を使って文章を書くことができます。

Fugou wo tsukatte bunshou wo kaku koto ga dekimasu

You can write sentences using a sign.

• 符号 (fugō) - symbol
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 使って (tsukatte) - using
• 文章 (bunshō) - text, writing
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 書く (kaku) - write
• こと (koto) - Nominalizer noun
• が (ga) - subject particle
• できます (dekimasu) - to be able to, can

簡潔な文章は読みやすいです。

Kanketsu na bunshou wa yomiyasui desu

A concise sentence is easy to read.

• 簡潔な - concise, succinct
• 文章 - text, writing
• は - Topic particle
• 読みやすい - easy to read
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

西洋の文化に興味があります。

Nishiyō no bunka ni kyōmi ga arimasu

I am interested in Western culture.

• 西洋 - It means "West" in Japanese, referring to Western culture.
• の - Possession particle in Japanese
• 文化 - It means "culture" in Japanese.
• に - destination particle in Japanese
• 興味 - It means "interest" in Japanese.
• が - Subject particle in Japanese.
• あります - verb "to have" in Japanese, indicating interest in Western culture

観光は日本の文化を体験する素晴らしい方法です。

Kankou wa Nihon no bunka o taiken suru subarashii houhou desu

Tourism is a great way to experience Japanese culture.

• 観光 - Tourism
• は - Topic particle
• 日本 - Japan
• の - Possessive particle
• 文化 - culture
• を - direct object particle
• 体験する - to experiment
• 素晴らしい - amazing
• 方法 - method
• です - be (linking verb)

述語は文法の重要な要素です。

Shukugo wa bunpou no juuyou na youso desu

Presh is an important factor in grammar.

• 述語 - means "predicate" in Japanese and refers to the part of the sentence that expresses the action or state of the subject.
• 文法 - means "grammar" in Japanese and refers to the rules that govern the structure and use of language.
• 重要 - means "important" in Japanese and refers to the relevance of the predicate in Japanese grammar.
• 要素 - means "element" in Japanese and refers to the constituent parts of Japanese grammar, including the predicate.