Readings: ショ (Onyomi), かく (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to write, book, document
The kanji 書 is used in many everyday Japanese words related to writing, books, and documents. It appears in 書く (to write), 図書館 (library), and 書店 (bookstore).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 曰 (say/speak) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 10 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | ショ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | かく |
How to Write – Stroke Order
書 consists of the component 者 (person) over 曰 (to speak/say). It visually represents someone recording what is said — to write.
Example Sentences
Japanese: 名前を書いてください。
Kana: なまえをかいてください。
Romaji: Namae o kaite kudasai.
English: Please write your name.
Japanese: 日本語で日記を書いています。
Kana: にほんごでにっきをかいています。
Romaji: Nihongo de nikki o kaiteimasu.
English: I’m writing a diary in Japanese.
Japanese: この本は有名な作家が書きました。
Kana: このほんはゆうめいなさっかがかきました。
Romaji: Kono hon wa yuumei na sakka ga kakimashita.
English: This book was written by a famous author.
Vocabulary Using 書
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 書く | かく | to write |
| 読書 | どくしょ | reading (books) |
| 図書館 | としょかん | library |
| 書道 | しょどう | calligraphy |
| 書店 | しょてん | bookstore |
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