文壇
Meanings
1
literary world; literary circles
Refers to the community of writers, critics, and publishers, or the social/professional sphere of literature.
He made his debut in the literary world at a young age.
The novel was highly praised in literary circles.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が文壇に登場するfor someone to emerge onto the literary scene
The young writer suddenly emerged onto the literary scene.
- 文壇で活躍するto be active/successful in the literary world
He is a writer who has been active in the literary world for many years.
- 〈人〉が文壇にデビューするfor someone to make their literary debut
She made her literary debut at the age of twenty.