書く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 書く
1
to write; to compose; to pen
Examples
ここにあなたの名前をかいてくれませんか。
Would you please write your name here?
2
to draw; to paint
Kanji in this Word
書
10 strokes
Frequency: 169
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
write
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.く
-が.き
-がき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かき
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