文
KanjiJLPT N4
SentenceRadical: Letter
sentence, literature, style, art, decoration, figures, plan, literary radical (no. 67)
Mnemonic
Looks like a writing desk. You're writing down sentences for a letter.
Details
The keyword for 文 is sentence. This kanji originally depicted a pattern of crossed lines, evoking the idea of decorative markings or written symbols. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass written text, literature, and the concept of a sentence or passage of writing. It carries connotations of culture, civilization, and the refined arts of language and composition.
- On'yomi
- ぶん、もん
- Kun'yomi
- ふみ、あや