“Civilization” in Japanese
Short answer
Civilization in Japanese is “開明” (kaimei). Full meaning: civilization, civilisation, enlightenment.
Other ways to say “Civilization” in Japanese
開化
kaika civilization, civilisation, enlightenment
文明
fumiaki civilization, civilisation, culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
文化
bunka culture, civilization, civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
人文
jinmon humanity, civilization, civilisation, culture
シビリゼーション
shibirizeeshon civilization, civilisation
ぶんか
bunka culture, civilization, civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
教化
kyouka education, enlightenment, civilization, civilisation, indoctrination; guidance, teaching people and leading them to Buddhism
開け
hirake beginning, start; civilization, civilisation, enlightenment; newly commenced ..., just started ...
Ｂｕｎｋａ
bunka culture, civilization, civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
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