noun
Chinese bronze inscriptions; bronze script
Refers to ancient Chinese writing cast or engraved on bronze vessels and objects, especially from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Used in historical and archaeological contexts.
この青銅器には金文が刻まれている。
This bronze vessel is inscribed with bronze script.
金文は甲骨文字よりも後の時代に使われた。
Bronze script was used later than oracle bone script.
From 金 (metal) + 文 (writing), referring to inscriptions on metal objects, especially ancient Chinese bronzes.