有形文化財(ゆうけいぶんかざい)

ゆうけいぶんかざい
noun
tangible cultural property
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1. tangible cultural property
A physical object or structure designated for preservation due to its historical, artistic, or cultural significance. Includes buildings, paintings, sculptures, crafts, and archaeological artifacts. Designated under Japan's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties.
この建物(たてもの)は有形文化財(ゆうけいぶんかざい)に指定(してい)されている。
This building is designated as a tangible cultural property.
国(くに)の有形文化財(ゆうけいぶんかざい)を見学(けんがく)した。
I visited a nationally designated tangible cultural property.
地元(じもと)の古(ふる)い蔵(くら)が有形文化財(ゆうけいぶんかざい)に登録(とうろく)され、保存(ほぞん)活動(かつどう)が始(はじ)まった。
A local old storehouse was registered as a tangible cultural property, and preservation activities have begun.

Usage

Part of Japan's cultural property protection system established in 1950. There are two levels: 重要文化財(じゅうようぶんかざい) (Important Cultural Properties, designated by the national government) and 登録有形文化財(とうろくゆうけいぶんかざい) (Registered Tangible Cultural Properties, a lighter registration system). Prefectures and municipalities also designate their own.

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Compare: 無形文化財(むけいぶんかざい) (intangible cultural property)
Compare: 国宝(こくほう) (national treasure)
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