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Breakdown of bunka
change
化
You know a person who uses a spoon to change the world.
sentence
文
This kanji looks like a small book on a stand. The book is so small that it contains only one sentence.
Usages of bunka
外国 の 文化 を 学びたい。gaikoku no bunka wo manabitai.
I want to learn about foreign culture.
文化 の 違い が あります。bunka no tigai ga arimasu.
There are cultural differences.
島国 の 文化 は 面白い です。simaguni no bunka ha omosiroi desu.
The culture of island countries is interesting.
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