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[ぶん()·けん()]
bunken
noun

English Meaning(s) for 文献

noun
  1. literature; books (reference); document

Definition and Synonyms for 文献

Literature creative writing of recognized artistic value
Synonyms: リテラチャー, エクリチュール, 文学, 文献, 文芸, 芸文, 詞章, 読み物
Literature published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
Synonyms: 文献
Source a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
Synonyms: 典拠, 出典, 文献

Meanings for each kanji in 文献

» sentence; literature; style; art; decoration; figures; plan; literary radical (no. 67)
» offering; counter for drinks; present; offer

Categories 文献 is a member of

Writing the work of a writer
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Publication a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 文献

Sample Sentences for 文献

Specialized libraries collect writings about art.
The facts are buried in a few old books.
The asterisks mark important references.

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