How to say 'Literature' in Japanese | 文芸

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Meaning

Literature

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Kanji

文Sentence 芸Art, Performance

Explanation

The Japanese noun '文芸 (ぶんげい)' refers to 'literature' or 'literary arts'. It encompasses written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value. This term is often used in contexts related to the study, creation, or appreciation of literary works. For example: She studies literature「彼女は文芸を勉強しています」(かのじょはぶんげいをべんきょうしています). This magazine focuses on literature「この雑誌は文芸に焦点を当てています」(このざっしはぶんげいにしょうてんをあてています). The term can also refer to the broader field of literary arts, including poetry, novels, and essays.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

5590

Composition

kanji

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