文明
ぶんめい
bunmei
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

文明 (ぶんめい (bunmei)) means "culture". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

culture

Also : civilization · civilisation · civilized society

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.

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.

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bunmei meaning in Japanese: 文明 (ぶんめい (bunmei)) | InitialJ