English–Japanese

“culture” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibunka

Example

日本の文化が好きです。nihon no bun ka ga su ki de su

I like Japanese culture.

Illustration for 文化 (culture)

How to say “culture” in Japanese

“Culture” in Japanese is 文化 (bunka).

Refers to the shared values, customs, knowledge, and creative practices through which a community expresses its way of life.

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

Example sentences with 文化

この町では、文化の違いを尊重することが大切です。ko no machi de wa bun ka no chiga i o son chō su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

In this town, it is important to respect cultural differences.

Tips for using 文化

  • English speakers use culture for the shared way of life of a group, while one country can contain many regional and family cultures.

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