What is the difference between "文章" and "分掌"?

"文章" means "sentence, writing, passage" (N4), whereas "分掌" represents "division of duties" (C1).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "ぶんしょう (bunshou)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

ぶんしょう (bunshou)

N4 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

ぶんしょう (bunshou)

C1 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ぶんしょう (bunshou)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

文章 (Level: N4): Translates to "sentence, writing, passage" and is used when Refers to a written text, a passage, or a sentence. Can also mean 'composition' or 'writing'..
分掌 (Level: C1): Maps to "division of duties" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "文章"

彼は長い文章を書きました。

He wrote a long passage.

Bilingual Context for "分掌"

私は分掌に興味があります。

I am interested in division of duties.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "彼は長い＿＿＿を書きました。" (Meaning: "He wrote a long passage.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "文章" is used for "sentence, writing, passage" in the context: "He wrote a long passage.".