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Noun referring to the style or manner of writing in literature. Used to describe how an author expresses ideas, e.g., 『簡潔な文体』 (kanketsu na buntai, 'concise style').
Theme

In a university literature class, User discusses writing techniques with their professor, Professor Tanaka.

文体

ぶんたい

literary style

Culture & SocietySchool & Education

Memory Hook

Think of a 'bun' with a 'tie' — 'bun-tie' sounds like 『文体』 (buntai, 'literary style'). A writer styles their words like tying a neat bun!

Cultural Note

In Japanese literature, 『文体』 (buntai, 'literary style') is an important concept studied in schools and universities, often analyzed in works by authors like Natsume Sōseki or Haruki Murakami.

Forms

Base: 文体Noun referring to the style or manner of writing in literature. Used to describe how an author expresses ideas, e.g., 『簡潔な文体』 (kanketsu na buntai, 'concise style').