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文
文 (readings: ぶん, もん, ふみ; Japanese kanji) means “writing / text”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 文字 (written character).
What does 文 mean?
| Kanji | 文 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | writing / text |
| Readings | ぶん, もん, ふみ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 文
文 is read ぶん or もん or ふみ depending on the word.
Example words with 文
| Example | 文字 (written character) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14