noun
person of letters; literary person
Refers to someone engaged in literary pursuits, such as a writer, poet, or scholar of literature. Often used in historical or cultural contexts.
彼は当代きっての文人として知られている。
He is known as one of the leading literary figures of our time.
江戸時代には多くの文人が活躍した。
Many literary figures were active during the Edo period.
Composed of 文 (literature, writing) and 人 (person). The term has been used historically to refer to individuals of literary and cultural refinement.