文脈
Meanings
context (of a passage); line of thought
Refers to the surrounding text or discourse that clarifies meaning. Common in reading, writing, and linguistic discussions.
You can guess the meaning of this word from the context.
Quoting out of context can cause misunderstandings.
context (of a situation); circumstances; background
Extends to the broader situation or background of an event or matter. Often used when explaining reasons or setting the scene.
Without understanding the context of the incident, you can't see why it happened.
Considering the historical context, that decision was natural.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は文脈によるit depends on the context
The meaning of that word depends on the context.
- 文脈を読むto read the context
When reading a text, it's important to read the context.
- 文脈から判断するto judge from the context
Please judge the meaning of this word from the context.
- 文脈に合わせてin accordance with the context
You need to choose your words to fit the context.
- 文脈を無視するto ignore the context
It's dangerous to quote a statement while ignoring its context.
- 前後の文脈the surrounding context
If you look at the surrounding context, you can understand what he means.