重要文化財
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Meanings
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Important Cultural Property
Official designation by the Japanese government for tangible cultural properties of high historical or artistic value. Often abbreviated as 重文 (じゅうぶん). Compare with 国宝 (National Treasure), which is a higher designation.
See also: 国宝
This temple is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
Restoring an Important Cultural Property requires a large amount of money.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が重要文化財に指定されるfor something to be designated as an Important Cultural Property
This temple's main hall is designated an Important Cultural Property.
- 重要文化財に登録するto register something as an Important Cultural Property
This painting was registered as an Important Cultural Property last year.
- 重要文化財を保護するto protect/preserve an Important Cultural Property
The government has set aside a budget to protect Important Cultural Properties.