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文·writing, sentence

On-yomi
ブンモン
Kun-yomi
ふみ

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

4 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
文ぶんsentence
作文さくぶんcomposition, essay
文化ぶんかculture
文字もじletter, character

Example sentences

  1. この文を読んでください。

    このぶんをよんでください。

    Please read this sentence.

  2. 日本の文化が好きです。

    にほんのぶんかがすきです。

    I like Japanese culture.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 文字 as *ぶんじ instead of もじ

Memory aid

Picture it

A crossed pattern under a lid: marks written on a page.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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