文【もん】
Frequency rank: 6,718. – 6,728. (for form もん: 537.)
- mon; one-thousandth of a kan (unit of currency 1336-1870)historical term
- mon; traditional unit used for shoe and sock sizes (approx. 2.4 cm)
- letter; character; sentence
- scripture; incantationabbreviationsee also 経文 and 呪文
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 文【もん】Frequency rank: 6,718. – 6,728.
- もんFrequency rank: 537.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- one-thousandth of a kan (unit of currency 1336-1870)
- traditional unit used for shoe and sock sizes (approx. 2.4 cm)
- letter; character; sentence
- scripture; incantation
In Japanese history, "mon" was a unit of currency equivalent to one-thousandth of a kan during the period from 1336 to 1870.
In traditional Japanese measurements, "mon" was used as a unit for shoe and sock sizes, approximately equal to 2.4 cm.
"Mon" can also refer to a letter, character, or sentence in written language.
"Mon" can also mean scripture or incantation, often associated with spiritual or religious contexts.
He is chanting the scripture.
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