Keyword
write
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
?
KankenLevel 9
Heisig349
Readings
しょ
(53%)
(40%)
(3%)
じょ
(1%)
Composed of
brush
sun
Mnemonic

In the old days if you wanted to write something you'd use your brush and some ink on a piece of parchment, and then lay it out in the sun to dry.

Used in vocabulary (1292 in total)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
document; official papers
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
book; volume
reading (books)
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
library (usu. single-room); small library
study; library; den; home office; reading room
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
(written) contract; agreement
bookshop; bookstore
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
book; publication
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
synopsis; outline; plot
reading and writing
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
librarian
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
collection of books; (personal) library
text; script; this book
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to write down; to record; to register
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
to transcribe; to copy
(written) proposal
bookshelf; bookcase
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
simplified receipt with a blank line to be filled out with the customer's name (used specifically for claiming expenses); hand-written receipt
(written) work; book; writings
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
sealed letter
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
to write down
note (letter) left behind; will
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
banning of books; banned book
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
minister's secretary
written request; request for ...; application for ...
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
to add (e.g. a postscript)
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
to make a list; to enumerate
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
postcard; memo; note; card
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
to continue writing
calligraphy
written oath; covenant; pledge
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
written application
plan; protocol; manifest; program
notes; instructions
writing vertically; vertical writing
decree; directive
to finish writing
technical book; specialized book; treatise
draft; rough copy
to add to; to insert
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
avid reader; bookworm
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
secret message
to write down
unfinished
secondhand bookshop; antiquarian bookshop
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
(written) petition
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
fair copy; clean copy
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
picture postcard
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
official document; archives
written explanation; written apology
filing (documents, etc.)
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
writing something on commission; newly written text
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
(act of) writing on a blackboard
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
medical certificate
scribble; scrawl
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
advertising the excellence of one's wares; boasting; self-advertisement; statement of the virtues of a medicine; description of the virtues of a drug
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
title deed; certificate of title
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
to add; to write a postscript
medical book; medical journal
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
writer; author
prescribed form (of writing); format
favourite book; favorite book
history book
(written) explanation; instructions (e.g. on a product); explanatory label
writing in large letters
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
writing down from other written material; writing kanji text from hiragana; transcription (of spoken material); dictation
Western book
novelizing; novelising; adapting a movie, game, etc. into a book
specification document
to write (a person) up (in a positive or negative light); to write something up so that it stands out; to write up in an exaggerated fashion; to detail; to list
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
primer; manual; introductory book
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
to write (to someone)
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
reply (to a letter); response; answer
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
write jointly; collection of autographs
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
note (letter) left behind; will
personal description
rewriting; rewrite; fair copy
important documents; important papers
endorsement; proof; note on back of the scroll
(written) proposal
one letter; one book
(written) application; application form
written investigation; report of an investigation; school record (on a student); transcript (of grades)
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
classified document; confidential document
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
secretary general; chief secretary
children's book
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
to consult a dictionary
high-quality Japanese paper
synopsis; outline; plot
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
paper; note; document; bill
handbook; instruction book; manual
paintings and calligraphic works
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
transcription; copying; handwriting (as a school subject); penmanship
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
white paper
(instruction) manual; handbook
the same book; the said book; ibid.
book of secrets
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
expert's written opinion or report
book burning
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
family chart and personal history
written order; order form
written request; written demand
secretarial section
written estimate; quotation; quote
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
reading circle; reading group; book club
endorsement; proof; note on back of the scroll
sending documents to a prosecutor; filing charges
contained in a letter
to paint (draw) a picture
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
classified document; confidential document; top secret document; sensitive documents
to accumulate one's unpublished paintings or writings
written notification; notification (written)
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
compendium of laws; statute books; (lit.) complete book of the Six Codes
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
city library; municipal library; public library
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
to write (a play, book, filmscript, etc.)
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
secretarial office
afterword; postscript
National Diet Library; Library of Congress
series (of publications); library (set of books)
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
memorial to the throne
to dash off; to write freely
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
preface; foreword; preamble
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
stage directions
practical guide; manual; how-to book
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
design specifications
(presidential) message
handbook; manual; guide; primer
document screening; paper screening; narrowing down a field of applicants based on resumes, written applications, etc.
complete book; complete set; treatise
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
to accumulate one's unpublished paintings or writings
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
to finish writing
petition; memorial
imperial rescript
necessary documents; important documents
diplomatic message sent by a head of state; sovereign letter; book written in Japanese (as opposed to Chinese, etc.); Japanese book; national literature (of Japan)
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
bookstore; bookshop
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
process document; procedure manual
personal description
written oath
postcard; memo; note; card
notarized document; notarised document
documentary evidence; documentation
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
translation
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
financial statement; statement of accounts
book on military science
electronic dictionary
to rewrite; to adapt (e.g. a novel)
relevant documents; (all) the documents related (to the matter)
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
written form
handwritten letter; handwritten character
address (on envelope, etc.)
good book; valuable work
written letters; handwriting
to line up points in a speech
writing in blood
imperial edict; decree
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
one-stroke sketch; unicursal
letter; personal correspondence
document case; letter tray
to write down; to record; to register
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
university library; college library
addressing (e.g. writing an address on an envelope)
book; literary work
trying out a pen; test-writing
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
first calligraphy of the year
new book; new publication
medical book
drawing or writing in pencil
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
accompanying note; postscript
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
(written) petition
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
clerk; secretary; scribe; copyist
affidavit; deposition; testimony
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
entry; (marginal) notes
the feel or performance of a pen
encyclopedia; Encyclopedie universelle des arts et sciences (Diderot)
to write down
gift certificate for books; book token
curios and objets d'art
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
report; declaration
handbook; manual; guide; primer
classic Confucian writings
private document
written word; written language
unusual book
autumn, the best season for reading
diplomatic papers or documents
love letter; billet-doux
accompanying note or letter; postscript
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
written request; requisition
to distinguish in writing; to use different writing styles; to draw (identifiably)
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
agreement; protocol
a series of paperbacks published since 1964 by Kodansha
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
(written) report or notification
style of handwriting or calligraphy
postscript (to a book); verification; publication (in a book)
being absorbed in reading
reference book (work)
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
anthology; selection of books
harmful literature; harmful book; harmful reading matter
writing in India ink
reading light; reading lamp
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
saving changes (e.g. to a file)
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
writer; author
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
to write out; to express; to describe; to publish
statement of account
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
writing with the brush in one's mouth; foreword; preface; affidavit; written confession (of a commoner in the Edo period)
notary public; scribe; amanuensis
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism; the Nine Chinese Classics
collection of letters; collected letters
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
written inquiry; written enquiry
picture postcard
(written) declaration
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
extract; excerpt
post office box
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
recommendation; nomination
to write (to someone)
bookstore; bookshop
written response; reply
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
ownership mark or stamp; bookplate
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
amanuensis; scribe
registered mail for the purpose of sending money
writing by oneself; one's own handwriting
secretary-general; general secretary (esp. of Communist parties of North Korea and China)
scribe; amanuensis
confidential document; confidential paper; classified document
the reading public
to write from top to bottom; to write out (at a stretch); to write without a pause; to rewrite classical Chinese in Japanese word order
application for admittance to a school
to leave out; to forget to write
to extract (e.g. a passage from a book); to make an excerpt
public records office; archives
suggestion box; complaints box
fair copy; clean copy
the Gospel according to John (book of the Bible)
book on child-rearing
written statement; statement of facts
Japanese-language dictionary; dictionary of a national language
harmful book
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
var. of traditional white, uncreased Japanese paper, made from high-quality mulberry wood
report generation; report writing; report writer
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
book in Japanese; book bound in the Japanese style
assorted books
to forget to write something; to leave something out; to omit something
book (usu. old); publication; document
agricultural book; book on agriculture
bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject); bibliography (history or description of books); book
Daniel (book of the Bible)
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
to transcribe; to copy
family chart and personal history
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
inking the outlines of a picture
library clerk; librarian
catalogue of books; catalog of books
briefcase; attaché case
(printed or written in) large letters
directions; advisory; notice; warning
explanatory note
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
bill; one's account
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
private document; personal letter
military book; war history
an item; itemization; itemisation
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
application (form)
attached document; attachment; insert; package insert (medical)
autograph or note of authentication written on a box containing an art work
certificate of post-mortem
writing something on commission; newly written text
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
rare book
writing a script with specific actors in mind; writing a script after having picked the actors
seal-engraving style (of writing Chinese characters); seal script
the Gospel according to Matthew (book of the Bible)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
readers' column; letters to the editor section
to write and throw away; to write carelessly; to begin writing then stop part-way through
draft; rough copy
one's desk-side book
(written) address
impoverished student; poor student
historical graffiti; anonymous satirical graffiti; scrawl; scribble; graffiti
receipt (document)
archive; archives
to write (dash) off
writing in kana; something written in kana
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
must-read (book); required reading
printed program; printed programme
inflammatory pamphlets
memorandum of agreement; agreement; memorandum of understanding; MOU; letter of intent; heads of agreement
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
bookplate; ex libris
Department of State Affairs (Tang-dynasty China)
official test for a secretarial qualification
Secretariat (Tang-dynasty China)
preparatory document; legal brief
writing down from other written material; writing kanji text from hiragana; transcription (of spoken material); dictation
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
rewritable (e.g. magneto-optical CD)
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
writing (from a copy)
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
mobile library; bookmobile
similar books
to write (a play, book, filmscript, etc.)
government-paid secretary
letter from home
to record for transmission to posterity
Buddhist scriptures
the Gospel according to Luke (book of the Bible)
book of poems
penmanship; calligraphy
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
other book; another book
all the papers (documents) relating to a case; dossier
English book; book written in English
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
recommended books; recommended reading
the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic
writing or drawing in ink
to leave out; to forget to write
dictionary app; dictionary application
to write (to someone)
extract; excerpt
Gospel of John (book of the Bible)
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
burning books on the Chinese classics and burying Confucian scholars alive
written estimate; quotation; quote
to add; to write a postscript
contributed article
writing in red
rejected manuscript
address (on envelope, etc.)
to write out; to express; to describe; to publish
book catalogue; book catalog; card catalogue; card catalog
to write down or convey in full
study reference; study-aid book
extract; excerpt
vast stock of books; bookstore; bookshop
national textbooks; textbook published by the government
small script
instrument of ratification
postscript (to a book); verification; publication (in a book)
book for learners; study book
first calligraphy of the year
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
Chief Cabinet Secretary (1879-1947)
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
afterword; postscript
outward appearance of a book; photo of a book's exterior; photo of a book's cover
Japanese-English dictionary
vaccination certificate; vaccine passport
exhibition of rare (old, antiquarian) books
rare book
small script
secondhand book fair
Gospel of Matthew (book of the Bible)
airing of books
pavilion housing the historical archives (in Heian Palace)
Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses)
square (block) style of printed typeface
bibliography (study of books); bibliology
letter received
simplified registered mail; recorded delivery
registered mail; registered post
electronic book; e-book; ebook
performance calligraphy; large-scale team calligraphy combined with music and dance
style of writing; manner of writing
State of the Union message
certificate of student status; student ID card
cheap fiction
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
paperback pocket edition (approx. 17x11 cm)
to write down or convey in full
annual securities report; asset securities reports
briefcase; attaché case
Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses)
written record of one's relatives
transcript of results; report of results
extract; excerpt
stage directions
postcard; memo; note; card
signature or written seal at the end of a document
contributor (e.g. to a newspaper); correspondent
interpretation of a book
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
Jonah (book of the Bible)
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
a report (of one's findings)
statement of the efficacy of a medicine
the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic
briefcase; attaché case
letter; writings
writer; author
resume showing career and job history; curriculum vitae
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
one's own writing
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
Pentateuch
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
writing in red
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
Book of Mormon
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
History of the Jin Dynasty
(Edo period) foreign writings
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
impractical argument
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
writing from top to bottom; writing without a pause; translation of classical Chinese into Japanese
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
indecent writings; pornography
the six classes of (kanji) characters; Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
additional information used to identify an address (e.g. building name, room number)
written estimate; quotation; quote
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
style of writing; manner of writing
many books; many writings
Institute for the Study of Western Books (Edo period); Institute for the Investigation of Foreign Books
addressee's name and address; mailing address
clerk; secretary; scribe; copyist
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
to write from top to bottom; to write out (at a stretch); to write without a pause; to rewrite classical Chinese in Japanese word order
epistolary style; style of written correspondence
early work (of an writer, artist, etc.); youthful work
series (of publications); library (set of books)
the Gospel according to Mark (book of the Bible)
writing with the brush in one's mouth; foreword; preface; affidavit; written confession (of a commoner in the Edo period)
personal information form; dossier on an individual
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
New Year's postcard
prospectus; offering memorandum
Vocabvlario da Lingoa de Iapam (Japanese-Portuguese dictionary, published 1603-1604)
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
written word; written language
brick and mortar bookstore
to transcribe; to copy
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
certificate of lateness (issued by a railroad company, etc.)
writing from top to bottom; writing without a pause; translation of classical Chinese into Japanese
mistake in writing; clerical error; slip of the pen
Imperial Rescript of 1908
statement of accounts; bill
to extract (e.g. a passage from a book); to make an excerpt
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
warrant; writ
minutes of a pre-trial hearing; records of a preliminary examination
biographical dictionary
repeated reading (makes the meaning clear); reading something again and again (will lead one to realize its meaning)
to collect (writings)
your kind letter
attached papers; attachment (mail, etc.)
extract; excerpt
collation; examining and comparing
secretarial course
certificate of enrollment; certificate of (school) registration
history; memoirs
copy; duplicate
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
writable (e.g. a writable CD-ROM)
separating words in Japanese with spaces (e.g. in kana-only books for children)
controversy over school textbooks (i.e. history texts avoiding reference to Japanese military, etc. acts)
writing in kana; something written in kana
dictionaries (and similar books)
documentary evidence
to make a list; to enumerate
(written) address
encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
Gospel of Mark (book of the Bible)
someone's letter
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
appendix; supplementary notes
writing in an irregular hand
hiking registration (name, itinerary, emergency contact, etc.)
post office box
joint communique; joint statement
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
letter of explanation; written explanation
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
transcription of Chinese classics into Japanese
certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage; certification of one's legal capacity to be married
two-line subtitle
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
write jointly; collection of autographs
authorized textbook; authorised textbook
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
evaluation report; appraisal report; assessment report
Malachi (book of the Bible)
affidavit; deposition
writing; penmanship
statement of payment (delivery)
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
certificate of alien registration; alien registration card
writing; penmanship
Hosea (book of the Bible)
beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book
confidential letter
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
epistle; missive; letter
paper dictionary; printed dictionary
family chart and personal history
title of a book; title of a literary work
writing from left to right (esp. horizontally)
first calligraphy of the year
book of hours (devotional book popular in the Middle Ages)
opening words; opening sentence; transcription (e.g. voice to text); transcript
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
registration of transfer of shares; entry of a change of holders in the register of shareholders
ordinary book; ordinary handwriting
privacy of correspondence
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
to write down; to record; to register
diviner's book
wall writings; (arch.) notices proclaiming laws
user's manual; handling instructions
style of writing; manner of writing
certificate of registered matters; document proving registered matters
tax payment certification; certificate of tax payment
writing from right to left
application form for business permit; business permit application form
Blue Book (government-issued report)
test plan; system test and evaluation plan
family chart and personal history
first calligraphy of the year
letter (often open); letter containing a proposal
book of omens appended to Confucian Chinese classics
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
Four Classic Novels of Chinese literature (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, and The Plum in the Golden Vase)
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
national bibliography
Gospel of Luke (book of the Bible)
typewriting
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
handwriting recognition
novel written in epistolary style
official (government) postcard; postal card
Imperial New Year's Lectures (ceremony in which the emperor and members of the imperial family Their Majesties listen to expert lectures in the fields of human, social and natural sciences)
online dictionary; web dictionary
Declaration of Independence (the document)
income certificate; certificate of earnings
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
letterbox; book chest
writing vertically; vertical writing
application form; application papers; file wrapper (patents)
record of an interrogation (of a suspect, witness, etc.); examination record
to publish (a book)
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
State of the Union Address (USA)
using mind, mouth and eyes to understand a book fully
addressee's name and address; mailing address
Amos (book of the Bible)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
postcard with a reply card attached
patent description; patent specifications
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
writer's cramp
letter; note; document
statement of purpose; essay/letter in university application form
study of historical documents; diplomatics; diplomatic; paleography; palaeography
English-English dictionary
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
by reading books you can count the wise philosophers of the past as friends
my book; my (humble) work
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
fine writing
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
rime dictionary; rhyme dictionary; Chinese dictionary arranged by finals
(written) address
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
assistant clerk
King James Bible; King James Version; Authorized Version
detailed written report; formal account (of steps taken in response to an incident, etc.)
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
famous or accomplished calligrapher
self-study guide or book
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
Nahum (book of the Bible)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
official test for a secretarial qualification
missal; mass book
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
postcard; memo; note; card
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
notes; instructions
(written) application; application form
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
family chart and personal history
family chart and personal history
family chart and personal history
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
to dash off; to write freely
to dash off; to write freely
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
(written) report or notification
signature or written seal at the end of a document
writing a script with specific actors in mind; writing a script after having picked the actors
large seal script (dating from China's Spring and Autumn period onward)
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
writing an inscription on a stone monument (e.g. before carving it)
style of writing; manner of writing
indecent writings; pornography
additional information used to identify an address (e.g. building name, room number)
addressee's name and address; mailing address
addressee's name and address; mailing address
addressee's name and address; mailing address
mistake in writing; clerical error; slip of the pen
separating words in Japanese with spaces (e.g. in kana-only books for children)
uncolored sketch; line sketch; rough sketch
uncolored sketch; line sketch; rough sketch
document containing instructions; prescription
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
skilled penman
skilled penman
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
diviner's book
writing from left to right (esp. horizontally)
registration of transfer of shares; entry of a change of holders in the register of shareholders
opening words; opening sentence; transcription (e.g. voice to text); transcript
English-English dictionary
interlinear notes; notes between lines of text
interlinear notes; notes between lines of text
letter of pardon
marking (off); laying out; scribing (metalwork)
marking (off); laying out; scribing (metalwork)
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
book cover; outer wrapper for a book (put on by a bookseller before being handed to a customer)
something written for fun; calligraphy written for entertainment
rambling writings
specification documents
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
portrait painter; drawing portraits
document with the emperor's seal
testimonial; presentation certificate
broad-pointed (of writing instruments)
block copy artist
written statement
biased writing; biassed writing
(postal) reply card; international reply coupon
proof of vehicle having been registered as disposed of
respectfully written
return, postage-paid postcard
documentary examination
charge for registered mail
honorific reference to another's letter
cursive style of writing or calligraphy
cursive style of writing or calligraphy
(Britain's) Lord Privy Seal
liquidation statement or account
written estimate
written estimate
written estimate
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
presentation of a guidebook
(have the honor, honour) to write
possession of books
full (detailed) report
purchased books; purchasing books
to write in the square style
unofficial postcard; private mailing card
foreign book; foreign books; non-Buddhist writings
proviso; explanatory note
proviso; explanatory note
proviso; explanatory note
winter, night, and rainy weather; the ideal conditions for reading
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
scribblings; scrawlings
scribblings; scrawlings
transfer certificate title (lot ownership certificates); deed of release
memorandum of agreement; memorandum of understanding; letter of intent
general release; quit claim agreement; waiver agreement
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
certificate of employment; employment verification
separating words with spaces
separating words with spaces
memorandum of agreement on general trade terms and conditions
notice of abandonment (of securities, etc.)
certificate of theft (for insurance purposes, etc.)
police certification; police clearance
secret will and testament; sealed envelope will
Joel (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Micah (book of the Bible)
Habakkuk (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Haggai (book of the Bible)
Gospel of Thomas (apocryphal) (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
Amarna letters (archive of Egyptian correspondence, recorded on clay tablets)
written language; literary language
general secretary (esp. of Communist parties of Vietnam and the Democratic Republic of North Korea); secretary-general
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
single-kanji dictionary (esp. for use in an input method)
dictionary form
bank certificate; bank certification; bank certification of deposit
brief (legal, patent, etc.)
system documentation
data dictionary
result document type (of a link)
source document type (of a link)
end-of-file label; trailer label; EOF
international bibliography
Post Office box address; P.O.box address
electronic mailbox
write-enable ring; write ring; file-protection ring; file protect ring; safety ring
bibliographic reference
bibliographic identification; biblid
bibliographic element
format effector; layout character
IRDS; Information Resource Dictionary System
registered mail to addressee in person; PD PR
retrospective bibliography
read-write slot; read-write opening
document type specification
document type definition; DTD
document architecture; document body
report writer logical record
document permitting foreign students to work part-time
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids, tenders
project specifications; specs
design specifications (for public tender); drawings and specifications
to make text longer by additional writing
to make text longer by additional writing
the epistles of Paul; Pauline epistles
to write down
introductory clause of a law, patent, etc.; chapeau; main paragraph
introductory clause of a law, patent, etc.; chapeau; main paragraph
Pastoral Epistles (i.e. Timothy 1 and 2, Titus)
calligraphy dictionary
textbook typeface (resembling handwritten block characters)
textbook approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; government-approved textbook
textbook approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; government-approved textbook
transcript of results (esp. student grades); report of results
General Epistles (James, Peter, Jude, John); Catholic Epistles; General Letters
regular postcard; ordinary postcard
public prosecutor's record of a statement given before a prosecutor
manual; instruction manual; work procedures documentation; operating instructions
job description; job specification
textbook; school-book
note written on the reverse of the right side of an ancient document (memorandum or explanation of the contents)
forgery of documents; forged document
chained library; library where the books are attached to their bookcase with a chain
chained library; library where the books are attached to their bookcase with a chain
digital book; electronic book; e-book
superscription; external text; external entry
writing horizontally from left to right
writing horizontally from left to right
writing horizontally from right to left
writing horizontally from right to left
library edition (of a book)
fine brush (for writing square style Chinese characters)
circular; circulating letter; reply (to a letter)
air writing; spacial calligraphy (artform)
air writing
calligraphic art; calligraphy (as an art)
writing in kanji; something written in kanji
writing in kanji; something written in kanji
bookstore; bookshop
bookstore; bookshop
Nüshu script; syllabic script derived from Chinese characters
I want to send a (love) letter but I cannot write
I want to send a (love) letter but I cannot write
deed of trust; trust deed; trust instrument
palaeography; paleography
repeated reading makes the meaning clear; read a difficult book a hundred times
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
Non-Fossil Fuel Certificate
postcards with the bottom third of the front side reserved for an advertisement, and sold at a lower cost than regular postcards
Examples (200 in total)
"Who wrote this?" "I did."
Did you write that?
Come and write your name.