Japanese

ぶんみゃく
Meaning: context
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

この言葉の意味は文脈によって異なります
The meaning of this word differs depending on the context.
ニュースの字幕では、同音異義語を文脈で判断することが多い。
In news subtitles, homophones with different meanings are often judged by context.
先生は、文脈を無視した断章取義を厳しく批判した。
The teacher strongly criticized a selective reading that ignored the context.

Usage Notes

Refers to the surrounding text or situation that helps to determine the meaning of a word or phrase.

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