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書く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 書く

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #263
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

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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