Meaning

Primary

Culture

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Writing has changed our entire culture. In fact, when someone reads a good piece of writing it changes them, and changes their culture too. What writing has changed you so much it has changed your culture and the way you act?

Reading

ぶんか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

In your culture, everyone drives bun cars (ぶんか). Indeed, bun cars are the height of culture. And because they're made out of buns, they're much less dangerous.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 文化人

    cultured person, highly educated person

    文化ホール

    cultural hall, auditorium

    文化センター

    a culture center, a civic center

Context Sentences

これは日本の文化についての本です。

This is a book about Japanese culture.

この町の古い文化を外国人にも知ってほしいんです。

I want foreigners to know the old culture of this town.

コスプレは日本の文化の一つですか?

Is cosplaying part of Japanese culture?

Kanji Composition