1.
different culture; foreign culture; cross-cultural
A culture different from one's own. Often used as a modifier in compounds relating to cross-cultural experiences, understanding, and exchange.
異文化交流に興味がある。
I'm interested in cross-cultural exchange.
異文化を理解することは大切だ。
Understanding different cultures is important.
留学で異文化に触れることは、視野を広げる貴重な経験だ。
Encountering different cultures through study abroad is a valuable experience that broadens one's perspective.
USAGE:
Most commonly used as a modifier in compound expressions. Frequently appears in academic, educational, and international relations contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 異文化交流 (cross-cultural exchange)
- 異文化理解 (cross-cultural understanding)
- 異文化コミュニケーション (cross-cultural communication)
- 異文化体験 (cross-cultural experience)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 多文化: multicultural
- 外国の文化: foreign culture (more general phrase)