文明
ぶんめい
bunmei
VocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Meaning

civilization

culture · civilized society

Signification

civilisation

culture · société civilisée

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 文明 (ぶんめい) means 'civilization'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of civilization.

Example Sentences

古代文明について学んだ。

こだいぶんめいについてまなんだ。

I studied about ancient civilization.

J'ai étudié la civilisation ancienne.

文明の発展は人間の生活を変えた。

ぶんめいのはってんはにんげんのせいかつをかえた。

The development of civilization changed human life.

Le développement de la civilisation a changé la vie humaine.

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