🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

文化

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bunka

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Culture/ˈkʌl.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #300 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"文化は国のアイデンティティの一部です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The social behavior and norms found in human societies.

    "The festival showcased the rich culture of the indigenous people."
  2. 2

    The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

    "She has a deep appreciation for classical music and literature as part of her cultural interests."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'culture' originates from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'tillage', which evolved in the 14th century to encompass the cultivation of the mind and manners, reflecting a shift from agricultural to intellectual and social development.

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