"文学" (ぶんがく) refers to literature, which encompasses written works, such as novels, poems, and plays, that are considered to have artistic merit and intellectual value. It's often studied in schools to understand different cultures and human experiences. For example, "日本の文学が好きです" (I like Japanese literature).

小説や詩など、芸術的な価値のある書物です。例：世界文学。