文 化(ぶんか)

ぶんか

noun

culture

1. culture, civilization

The customs, arts, and achievements of a particular society.

日本(にほん)の文化(ぶんか)に興味(きょうみ)がある。

I'm interested in Japanese culture.

文化(ぶんか)の違(ちが)いを理解(りかい)する。

I understand cultural differences.

留学(りゅうがく)して、いろいろな文化(ぶんか)を体験(たいけん)したい。

I want to study abroad and experience various cultures.

文化(ぶんか) means culture - the customs, arts, beliefs, and way of life of a society or group.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

日本(にほん)文化(ぶんか): Japanese culture
文化(ぶんか)の違(ちが)い: cultural differences
文化(ぶんか)を学(まな)ぶ: to learn about culture
文化(ぶんか)交流(こうりゅう): cultural exchange

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

文化的(ぶんかてき): cultural (な-adjective)
文化祭(ぶんかさい): cultural festival (school event)
文化遺産(ぶんかいさん): cultural heritage
異文化(いぶんか): different culture, foreign culture

NOTE:
文化(ぶんか)の日(ひ) (Culture Day) is a Japanese national holiday on November 3rd, celebrating cultural achievements.

Related Words

Contrast: 文明(ぶんめい) (civilization (broader scope))

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Added 2026.1.8 21:23 · Revised 2026.5.27 3:31

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