Kanji · N5 · 10 strokes
書 / to write
Kanji for to write or book.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.きます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
書 carries the meaning to write or book.
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How to write 書
Trace 書 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 書
書きますかきますto write
書類しょるいdocument
図書館としょかんlibrary
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書 in context
手紙を書きます。
てがみをかきます
I write a letter.
これは会社の書類です。
これはかいしゃのしょるいです
This is a company document.
図書館はどこですか。
としょかんはどこですか
Where is the library?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 書 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
書 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/書
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