Sign In

Dictionary

Entry Details for 文字

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[()·()]
moji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[もん()·()]
monji

English Meaning(s) for 文字

noun
  1. letter (of alphabet); character
  2. writing

Definition and Synonyms for 文字

Graphic Symbol a written symbol that is used to represent speech
Synonyms: キャラクター, 文字, 書記素
Letter Of The Alphabet the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
Synonyms: レター, アルファベット, , , , 字母, 文字, 英字

Meanings for each kanji in 文字

» sentence; literature; style; art; decoration; figures; plan; literary radical (no. 67)
» character; letter; word; section of village

Categories 文字 is a member of

Printed Symbol a written or printed symbol
Show all words in category »
Graphic Symbol a written symbol that is used to represent speech
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 文字

Sample Sentences for 文字

The English alphabet has 26 letters.
What is difficult about Japanese is how characters are used in its writing system.
I'm having trouble reading the letters on the monitor.
We tried to make out the letters written on the wall.
Oh, while I remember, it seems that that was a bug that occurs when you use the comment field's 'letter-spacing' tag which adjusts the tracking.

Comments for 文字

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.