Translation and Meaning of: 文化 - bunka
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 文化 (bunka) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: bunka
Kana: ぶんか
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: culture; civilization
Meaning in English: culture;civilization
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
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Explanation and Etymology - (文化) bunka
"文化" is a Japanese word that means "culture". It is composed of the characters "文" which means "letter" or "culture" and "化" which means "transformation" or "change". The word has its origin in ancient Chinese, where "文" meant "writing" and "化" meant "transformation". In Japan, the word gained the meaning of "culture" and is used to refer to all forms of artistic, literary, musical, culinary, among other expressions. Japanese culture is very rich and diverse, and is valued all over the world.How to Write in Japanese - (文化) bunka
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Synonyms and Similar - (文化) bunka
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
文明; 文化的; 文明化; 文明な; 文化的な; 文化的価値; 文化的背景; 文化的特徴; 文化的影響; 文化的遺産; 文化的な価値; 文化的な背景; 文化的な特徴; 文化的な影響; 文化的な遺産; 文化的な伝統; 文化的な芸術; 文化的な価値観; 文化的な習慣; 文化的な風習; 文化的な行事; 文化的な祭り; 文化的な儀式; 文化的な教育; 文化的な活動; 文化的な交流; 文化的な
Words containing: 文化
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Kana: ぶんかざい
Romaji: bunkazai
Translation / Meaning:
cultural actives; cultural property
Words with the same pronunciation: ぶんか bunka
Example Sentences - (文化) bunka
Below are 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 to be (polite form)
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 - parte
- です - verb ser/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 ser/estar in the present
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 that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 詠む - verb that means "recite" or "sing" a poem
- こと - noun that indicates an action or event
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 日本 - Japan
- の - particle indicating possession or relationship
- 伝統的な - adjective that means "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) - do, 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 be
学芸は文化的な活動です。
Gakugei wa bunkateki na katsudou desu
Gakugei is a cultural activity.
Gym is a cultural activity.
- 学芸 - It means "love and culture" in Japanese.
- は - Topic particle in Japanese, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "学芸".
- 文化的な - "bunkateki" - cultural
- 活動 - The Japanese noun "活動" can be translated as "activity" in English.
- です - The verb "ser" in Japanese, which indicates that the sentence is an affirmative statement.
古代の文化は興味深いです。
Kodai no bunka wa kyoumi fukai desu
Ancient culture is fascinating.
The ancient culture is interesting.
- 古代の文化 - ancient culture
- は - topic particle
- 興味深い - interesting
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
アジアは多様な文化が混ざり合う素晴らしい大陸です。
Ájia wa tayou na bunka ga mazari au subarashii tairiku desu
Asia is a wonderful continent where diverse cultures mix.
Asia is a wonderful continent where a variety of cultures mingle.
- アジア (Ajia) - Ásia
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 多様な (tayouna) - diverse, varied
- 文化 (bunka) - culture
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 混ざり合う (mazariawau) - mix, combine
- 素晴らしい (subarashii) - wonderful, splendid
- 大陸 (tairiku) - continent
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
この地域には特有の文化があります。
Kono chiiki ni wa tokuyū no bunka ga arimasu
In this region
This area has a unique culture.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that indicates proximity
- 地域 - noun meaning "region"
- には - particle that indicates location and emphasis
- 特有 - Adjective meaning "characteristic, peculiar"
- の - particle indicating possession
- 文化 - noun that means "culture"
- が - particle that indicates subject
- あります - verb meaning "to exist"
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A way of saying "culture; civilization" é "(文化) bunka". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
