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
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: culture; civilization
Meaning in English: culture;civilization
Definition: The unique styles and customs of a particular society or group.
Sumário
- Etymology
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (文化) bunka
The word 「文化」 (bunka) is a Japanese term that means "culture". This term is formed by two kanji: 「文」 (bun) and 「化」 (ka). The kanji 「文」 refers to "writing", "literature", or "pattern", while 「化」 represents "change" or "transformation". Together, they form an expression that represents the social, artistic, and intellectual aspects that define a group or society over time. The etymology of 「文化」 reflects the idea of the transformation of social patterns and how they form the foundation of any society.
The notion of culture encapsulated in 「文化」 is expansive. In the Japanese context, it includes a wide range of traditions and practices, such as the tea ceremony, Noh theater, shodō calligraphy, among others. This concept encompasses both the oldest traditions and modern forms of cultural expression, showing how 「文化」 is a living manifestation that evolves over time. Moreover, the word is often used in academic and social contexts to discuss the values and practices that define different groups and eras.
In Japan, the term 「文化」 became particularly relevant during the Meiji Era (1868-1912), when the nation underwent rapid Westernization and modernization. This was a period of significant transformation, where traditional Japanese culture met Western influences, leading to a rich cultural exchange. This context gave the term a deeper meaning, referring both to the preservation of traditions and the integration of new cultural forms. The word 「文化」, therefore, is essential not only for understanding Japanese society but also for analyzing cultural processes in any global context.
Synonyms and similar words
- 文明 (Bunmei) - Civilization
- 文化的 (Bunkateki) - Cultural
- 文明化 (Bunmeika) - Civilization/Modernization
- 文明な (Bunmei na) - Civilized
- 文化的価値 (Bunkateki kachi) - Cultural value
- 文化的背景 (Bunkateki haikei) - Cultural context
- 文化的特徴 (Bunkateki tokuchou) - Cultural characteristics
- 文化的影響 (Bunkateki eikyou) - Cultural influences
- 文化的遺産 (Bunkateki isan) - Cultural heritage
- 文化的な価値 (Bunkateki na kachi) - Cultural values
- 文化的な背景 (Bunkateki na haikei) - Cultural contexts
- 文化的な特徴 (Bunkateki na tokuchou) - Cultural characteristics
- 文化的な影響 (Bunkateki na eikyou) - Cultural influences
- 文化的な遺産 (Bunkateki na isan) - Cultural heritage
- 文化的な伝統 (Bunkateki na dentou) - Cultural traditions
- 文化的な芸術 (Bunkateki na geijutsu) - Cultural Arts
- 文化的な価値観 (Bunkateki na kachikan) - Cultural perspectives
- 文化的な習慣 (Bunkateki na shuukan) - Cultural costumes
- 文化的な風習 (Bunkateki na fuushuu) - Cultural traditions
- 文化的な行事 (Bunkateki na gyouji) - Cultural events
- 文化的な祭り (Bunkateki na matsuri) - Cultural festivals
- 文化的な儀式 (Bunkateki na gishiki) - Cultural rituals
- 文化的な教育 (Bunkateki na kyouiku) - Cultural education
- 文化的な活動 (Bunkateki na katsudou) - Cultural activities
- 文化的な交流 (Bunkateki na kouryuu) - Cultural exchanges
Words related
How to Write in Japanese - (文化) bunka
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (文化) bunka:
Example Sentences - (文化) bunka
Below are some example sentences:
Kono machi ni wa ooku no bunkazai ga arimasu
There are many cultural properties in this city.
- この - demonstrative pronoun, meaning "this one" or "this one here"
- 町 - noun, means "city"
- には - particle indicating the existence of something in a specific place, followed by the particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 多く - adverb, means "many"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 文化財 - compound noun, means "cultural heritage"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb, means "to exist"
Koyū no bunka o taisetsu ni shimashou
Take care of your unique culture.
- 固有の - means "own, exclusive, peculiar".
- 文化 - It means "culture".
- を - particle that indicates the object of the action.
- 大切に - means "carefully, attentively, with affection".
- しましょう - polite and respectful form of the verb "to do", in the sense of "let's do".
Chihou ni wa sorezore no bunka ga arimasu
There are cultures in rural areas.
- 地方 - região
- に - particle indicating location
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- それぞれ - each one, respectively
- の - particle indicating possession
- 文化 - culture
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb "existir" in the present affirmative
Kōgei wa Nihon no dentō bunka no hitotsu desu
Crafts are one of the traditional Japanese cultures.
- 工芸 - Craftsmanship
- は - Topic particle
- 日本 - Japan
- の - Possession particle
- 伝統 - Tradition
- 文化 - Culture
- の - Possession particle
- 一つ - One
- です - Ser/estar (linking verb)
Honkoku no bunka wa tayou de utsukushii desu
The culture of the home country is diverse and beautiful.
- 本国 - It means "country of origin" or "home country".
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- 文化 - refers to the culture of a people or nation.
- は - particle that indicates the main theme of the sentence.
- 多様 - means "diverse" or "varied".
- で - particle that indicates the means or way in which something is done.
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful".
- です - verb "to be" in the polite or formal form.
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
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 - antiquity
- の - possession particle
- 人々 - people
- の - possession particle
- 信仰 - fé
- や - enumeration particle
- 文化 - culture
- を - object particle
- 伝える - to transmit
- 大切 - important
- な - suffix indicating adjective
- 物語 - history
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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 - us in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 地元 - "local" in Japanese
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 文化 - "cultura" in Japanese
- に - target particle in Japanese
- 溶け込む - "se integrar" in Japanese
- こと - Abstract noun in Japanese
- を - 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
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 - target 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
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 - método
- です - be (linking verb)
Other words of the same type: noun
See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun
