文化遺産
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Meanings
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cultural heritage
Refers to tangible and intangible heritage passed down through generations, including monuments, traditions, and artifacts. Often used in contexts like UNESCO World Heritage.
This temple is registered as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Activities to protect local cultural heritage are spreading.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を文化遺産に登録するto register something as a cultural heritage site
That shrine was registered as a cultural heritage site.
- 文化遺産を保護するto protect/preserve cultural heritage
The government provides funding to protect valuable cultural heritage.
- 文化遺産を後世に残すto pass cultural heritage down to future generations
This technique should be preserved as cultural heritage for future generations.