ぶんご
Noun
1.
written language, literary language
2.
classical (or formal) written style based on Heian-period Japanese
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古典文学を読むためには、文語の知識が不可欠です。
Knowledge of literary language is essential for reading classical literature.
俳句や短歌には、文語特有の美しさが凝縮されています。
The unique beauty of literary language is condensed in haiku and tanka.
学校で文語文法を学ぶことで、古い文献の読解力が向上します。
By learning classical Japanese grammar in school, one's ability to read old documents improves.
現代日本語では口語が主流ですが、特定の文脈では文語表現が依然として重んじられています。
While colloquial language is dominant in modern Japanese, literary expressions are still highly valued in certain contexts.
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