Meaning

Primary

Writing

Alternatives

Sentence, Composition

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A writing chapter is just another name for a piece of writing, a.k.a. a composition. Even if it's only a single sentence! 文章 covers just about every type of writing there is.

Although 文章 is pretty versatile, it most often refers to a complete piece of longer writing, like an essay, novel, short story, or poem. But even something super short like a tanka or haiku can be called 文章, as long as it's a complete work by itself.

Reading

ぶんしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 文章にする

    to make into a sentence

    文章にまとめる

    to put into writing

    文章になる

    to become a sentence

Context Sentences

弟には文章を読むエクササイズが必要です。

My brother needs an exercise to read sentences.

コウイチは文章が本当に上手だ。

Koichi is such a good writer.

村上春樹の文章って少し気取った感じがするんだよね。

Haruki Murakami's writing style feels a bit pompous.

Kanji Composition