文明
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Base noun form. Refers to an advanced stage of human society with complex cultural, social, and technological development. Used in contexts like 『古代文明』 (kodai bunmei, 'ancient civilization').
Theme
In a university history class, User and Professor Tanaka discuss ancient societies after a lecture on Mesopotamia.
文明
ぶんめい
civilization
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'bun' (文明 bunmei sounds like 'bun') that's so advanced it has its own civilization — a 'bun civilization'! 'Bun' → 文明 (bunmei, 'civilization').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『文明』 (bunmei, 'civilization') is often discussed in historical and educational contexts, such as the influence of Western civilization during the Meiji Restoration or ancient civilizations like the Jōmon period.
Forms
Base: 文明Base noun form. Refers to an advanced stage of human society with complex cultural, social, and technological development. Used in contexts like 『古代文明』 (kodai bunmei, 'ancient civilization').