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) - Caractere
• 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) - Vocabulário, conjunto de palavras
• 言語 (gengo) - Language, language
• 文章 (bunshou) - Text, writing
• 文法 (bunpou) - Gramática
• 文体 (buntai) - Literary style
• 文化 (bunka) - Cultura
• 文明 (bunmei) - Civilização
• 文学 (bungaku) - Literatura
• 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:

返還されるべき文化財がまだ多く存在する。

Henzan sareru beki bunkazai ga mada ooku sonzai suru

Ainda existem muitas propriedades culturais a serem devolvidas.

• 返還されるべき - indica que algo deve ser devolvido
• 文化財 - bens culturais
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• まだ - ainda
• 多く - many
• 存在する - exist

送り仮名は日本語の文章で重要な役割を果たします。

Sorikana wa nihongo no bunsho de juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashimasu

The sending of Kana plays an important role in Japanese sentences.

• 送り仮名 - means "send kana", which are the characters added to Japanese words to indicate their correct pronunciation.
• 日本語 - means "Japanese language".
• 文章 - means "sentence" or "text".
• 重要 - means "important".
• 役割 - means "role" or "function".
• 果たします - is a verb that means "to fulfill" or "to execute".

未満の年齢は飲酒禁止です。

Miman no nenrei wa inshukinshi desu

Consumption of alcohol is prohibited for minors.

Drinking is prohibited for the age of under.

• 未満の年齢 - age below
• は - Topic particle
• 飲酒禁止 - prohibited from drinking alcohol
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

土台は建物の基礎です。

Daidai wa tatemono no kiso desu

The base is the basics of the building.

• 土台 (dodai) - base, foundation
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 建物 (tatemono) - building, construction
• の (no) - Possessive particle
• 基礎 (kiso) - foundation, base
• です (desu) - verb to be, to stay

私の境遇は良くないです。

Watashi no kyōguu wa yokunai desu

My situation is not good.

• 私 - The personal pronoun that means "I" in Japanese.
• の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 境遇 - Noun meaning "situation" or "condition" in Japanese.
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 良くない - adjective meaning "bad" or "not good" in Japanese
• です - linking verb that indicates formality and courtesy in the Japanese language