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“context” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibunmyaku

Example

前後を読むと、文脈が分かります。zen go o yo mu to bun myaku ga wa ka ri ma su

When you read what comes before and after, you can understand the context.

Illustration for 文脈 (context)

How to say “context” in Japanese

“Context” in Japanese is 文脈 (bunmyaku).

It is the connected background around language or events that shows how they should be understood.

Full entry for 文脈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 文脈

単語の意味は、文脈によって変わることがあります。tan go no i mi wa bun myaku ni yo tte ka wa ru ko to ga a ri ma su

The meaning of a word can change depending on the context.

Tips for using 文脈

  • In literature and films, context can explain why a character's ordinary words carry a special meaning in a particular scene.

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