- 文章 — sentence / composition
- 作文 — writing / composition
- 文学 — literature
- 文書 — document
- 文字 — character / letter
- 文句 — complaint / phrase
The character “文” originally depicted a pattern or design carved into the chest of a person. Over time, it came to mean writing, text, style, and culture. It’s a common kanji in words related to expression and communication.
日本の文化を 学びたいです。
I want to learn about Japanese culture.
文を よく読んでください。
Please read the sentence carefully.