異文化 (ibunka) Japanese meaning: different culture | KotomoraUnderstanding a different culture is difficult.
He studies cross-cultural communication.
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異文化に触れるto be exposed to / come into contact with a foreign culture
I was able to experience a foreign culture while studying abroad.
異文化を理解するto understand a foreign culture
Understanding a foreign culture is not easy.
異文化に適応するto adapt to a foreign culture
He quickly adapted to the new culture.