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文明 (noun)

Civilization refers to a highly organized society characterized by advanced social, cultural, and technological development. In a broader sense, it is often used to describe modern conveniences and the physical progress of human history.

💬 Example

"古代文明です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Bun' as a 'Book' (writing) and 'Mei' as 'May' (a bright spring month). A civilization is a place where people...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
文化 社会 開化 世の中 人間社会
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 文明 for 'culture' (e.g., Japanese food). → 文化 (Bunka)

Saying 文明する to mean 'to civilize.' → 文明化する (Bunmeika suru)

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