"文明" means "civilization", "culture"

Kanji in this word

Related words "文"

• 作文 (sakubun)composition, essay
• 原文 (gembun)original text
• 古文 (kobun)ancient writings, classics
• 国文学 (kokubungaku)Japanese literature
• 天文台 (temmondai)astronomical observatory
• 天文学 (temmongaku)astronomy

Related words "明"

• 光明 (komyo)hope
• 克明 (kokumei)diligence
• 判明する (hammeisuru)be confirmed, become clear
• 声明 (seimei)declaration
• 夜明け (yoake)dawn, daybreak
• 弁明 (bemmei)explanation