Kanji Detail of 文
文
| Level: | N4 Mid |
| Strokes: | 4 |
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The kanji character 文 primarily conveys the meanings of "writing," "sentence," "literature," and "culture." It represents the written word, its expression, and the broader context of communication and knowledge. It can also imply elegance, refinement, and artistic expression through language.
・On-yomi (音読み): ぶん (bun) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ふみ (fumi)
⚫︎文(ぶん)学(がく) Translation: Literature ⚫︎文(ぶん)章(しょう) Translation: Sentence; composition; article ⚫︎文(ふみ)通(つう) Translation: Correspondence; letter writing
The kanji 文 originated from an ancient pictograph depicting patterns or markings. These markings initially represented tattoos or other body decorations. Over time, the character evolved to symbolize written patterns, evolving into the concept of writing itself and subsequently encompassing literature and culture.