English–Japanese
“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.
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.
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.