Keyword
write
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
?
KankenLevel 9
Heisig349
Readings
しょ
(52%)
(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
book; publication
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
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
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
reading and writing
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
text; script; this book
collection of books; (personal) library
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 begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
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
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
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
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
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
to write down
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
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
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
banning of books; banned book
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
minister's secretary
to make a list; to enumerate
to add (e.g. a postscript)
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
written request; request for ...; application for ...
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
postcard; memo; note; card
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
to continue writing
calligraphy
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
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
draft; rough copy
technical book; specialized book; treatise
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
to add to; to insert
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
avid reader; bookworm
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
unfinished
secret message
secondhand bookshop; antiquarian bookshop
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
to write down
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
fair copy; clean copy
(written) petition
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
picture postcard
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
written explanation; written apology
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
filing (documents, etc.)
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
official document; archives
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
(act of) writing on a blackboard
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
medical certificate
writing something on commission; newly written text
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
scribble; scrawl
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
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
title deed; certificate of title
to add; to write a postscript
medical book; medical journal
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
writer; author
favourite book; favorite book
prescribed form (of writing); format
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
(written) explanation; instructions (e.g. on a product); explanatory label
writing in large letters
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
Western book
history book
writing down from other written material; writing kanji text from hiragana; transcription (of spoken material); dictation
novelizing; novelising; adapting a movie, game, etc. into a book
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
primer; manual; introductory book
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
specification document
to write (to someone)
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
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
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
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
note (letter) left behind; will
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
rewriting; rewrite; fair copy
endorsement; proof; note on back of the scroll
important documents; important papers
one letter; one book
personal description
(written) application; application form
(written) proposal
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 start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
children's book
high-quality Japanese paper
secretary general; chief secretary
to consult a dictionary
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
paper; note; document; bill
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
handbook; instruction book; manual
paintings and calligraphic works
transcription; copying; handwriting (as a school subject); penmanship
synopsis; outline; plot
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
white paper
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
the same book; the said book; ibid.
(instruction) manual; handbook
book of secrets
expert's written opinion or report
family chart and personal history
written order; order form
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
book burning
secretarial section
reading circle; reading group; book club
written estimate; quotation; quote
written request; written demand
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
contained in a letter
sending documents to a prosecutor; filing charges
endorsement; proof; note on back of the scroll
to paint (draw) a picture
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
to accumulate one's unpublished paintings or writings
classified document; confidential document; top secret document; sensitive documents
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
written notification; notification (written)
compendium of laws; statute books; (lit.) complete book of the Six Codes
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
city library; municipal library; public library
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
secretarial office
afterword; postscript
to write (a play, book, filmscript, etc.)
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
National Diet Library; Library of Congress
series (of publications); library (set of books)
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
to dash off; to write freely
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
memorial to the throne
preface; foreword; preamble
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
practical guide; manual; how-to book
stage directions
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
(presidential) message
document screening; paper screening; narrowing down a field of applicants based on resumes, written applications, etc.
design specifications
complete book; complete set; treatise
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
petition; memorial
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
handbook; manual; guide; primer
to finish writing
to accumulate one's unpublished paintings or writings
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
necessary documents; important documents
imperial rescript
bookstore; bookshop
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
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)
postcard; memo; note; card
process document; procedure manual
written oath
notarized document; notarised document
documentary evidence; documentation
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
book on military science
electronic dictionary
financial statement; statement of accounts
personal description
to rewrite; to adapt (e.g. a novel)
written form
good book; valuable work
relevant documents; (all) the documents related (to the matter)
writing in blood
imperial edict; decree
address (on envelope, etc.)
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
handwritten letter; handwritten character
letter; personal correspondence
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
one-stroke sketch; unicursal
to write down; to record; to register
to line up points in a speech
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
document case; letter tray
trying out a pen; test-writing
university library; college library
book; literary work
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
first calligraphy of the year
addressing (e.g. writing an address on an envelope)
new book; new publication
translation
drawing or writing in pencil
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
accompanying note; postscript
medical book
written letters; handwriting
(written) petition
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
clerk; secretary; scribe; copyist
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
entry; (marginal) notes
encyclopedia; Encyclopedie universelle des arts et sciences (Diderot)
gift certificate for books; book token
curios and objets d'art
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
to write down
autumn, the best season for reading
the feel or performance of a pen
love letter; billet-doux
accompanying note or letter; postscript
private document
written word; written language
unusual book
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
written request; requisition
report; declaration
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
to distinguish in writing; to use different writing styles; to draw (identifiably)
classic Confucian writings
diplomatic papers or documents
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
handbook; manual; guide; primer
a series of paperbacks published since 1964 by Kodansha
(written) report or notification
style of handwriting or calligraphy
being absorbed in reading
postscript (to a book); verification; publication (in a book)
anthology; selection of books
reading light; reading lamp
affidavit; deposition; testimony
saving changes (e.g. to a file)
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
reference book (work)
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
harmful literature; harmful book; harmful reading matter
writing in India ink
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
statement of account
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
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
writer; author
collection of letters; collected letters
to write out; to express; to describe; to publish
written inquiry; written enquiry
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
picture postcard
(written) declaration
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
extract; excerpt
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
recommendation; nomination
agreement; protocol
bookstore; bookshop
written response; reply
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
ownership mark or stamp; bookplate
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
registered mail for the purpose of sending money
amanuensis; scribe
writing by oneself; one's own handwriting
secretary-general; general secretary (esp. of Communist parties of North Korea and China)
confidential document; confidential paper; classified document
post office box
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
the reading public
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism; the Nine Chinese Classics
application for admittance to a school
to leave out; to forget to write
to write (to someone)
to extract (e.g. a passage from a book); to make an excerpt
suggestion box; complaints box
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
fair copy; clean copy
public records office; archives
the Gospel according to John (book of the Bible)
harmful book
written statement; statement of facts
Japanese-language dictionary; dictionary of a national language
var. of traditional white, uncreased Japanese paper, made from high-quality mulberry wood
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
book in Japanese; book bound in the Japanese style
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)
assorted books
to forget to write something; to leave something out; to omit something
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)
book on child-rearing
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
to transcribe; to copy
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
scribe; amanuensis
catalogue of books; catalog of books
inking the outlines of a picture
briefcase; attaché case
book (usu. old); publication; document
explanatory note
(printed or written in) large letters
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
library clerk; librarian
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
family chart and personal history
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
private document; personal letter
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
an item; itemization; itemisation
directions; advisory; notice; warning
military book; war history
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
attached document; attachment; insert; package insert (medical)
application (form)
autograph or note of authentication written on a box containing an art work
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
rare book
certificate of post-mortem
writing something on commission; newly written text
the Gospel according to Matthew (book of the Bible)
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
to write and throw away; to write carelessly; to begin writing then stop part-way through
draft; rough copy
one's desk-side book
receipt (document)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
impoverished student; poor student
readers' column; letters to the editor section
archive; archives
historical graffiti; anonymous satirical graffiti; scrawl; scribble; graffiti
writing in kana; something written in kana
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
to write (dash) off
bill; one's account
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
Department of State Affairs (Tang-dynasty China)
bookplate; ex libris
Secretariat (Tang-dynasty China)
preparatory document; legal brief
official test for a secretarial qualification
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
writing down from other written material; writing kanji text from hiragana; transcription (of spoken material); dictation
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
to write (a play, book, filmscript, etc.)
writing (from a copy)
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
similar books
mobile library; bookmobile
rewritable (e.g. magneto-optical CD)
(written) address
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
government-paid secretary
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
letter from home
to record for transmission to posterity
Buddhist scriptures
book of poems
the Gospel according to Luke (book of the Bible)
writing or drawing in ink
English book; book written in English
recommended books; recommended reading
other book; another book
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic
penmanship; calligraphy
to add; to write a postscript
extract; excerpt
to leave out; to forget to write
writing in red
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
contributed article
all the papers (documents) relating to a case; dossier
address (on envelope, etc.)
rejected manuscript
written estimate; quotation; quote
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
Gospel of John (book of the Bible)
extract; excerpt
national textbooks; textbook published by the government
vast stock of books; bookstore; bookshop
study reference; study-aid book
book catalogue; book catalog; card catalogue; card catalog
to write out; to express; to describe; to publish
small script
instrument of ratification
postscript (to a book); verification; publication (in a book)
first calligraphy of the year
book for learners; study book
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
Chief Cabinet Secretary (1879-1947)
afterword; postscript
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
outward appearance of a book; photo of a book's exterior; photo of a book's cover
to write (to someone)
exhibition of rare (old, antiquarian) books
secondhand book fair
vaccination certificate; vaccine passport
small script
Japanese-English dictionary
pavilion housing the historical archives (in Heian Palace)
registered mail; registered post
airing of books
State of the Union message
letter received
bibliography (study of books); bibliology
Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses)
simplified registered mail; recorded delivery
Gospel of Matthew (book of the Bible)
rare book
dictionary app; dictionary application
annual securities report; asset securities reports
style of writing; manner of writing
square (block) style of printed typeface
written record of one's relatives
transcript of results; report of results
paperback pocket edition (approx. 17x11 cm)
burning books on the Chinese classics and burying Confucian scholars alive
to write down or convey in full
extract; excerpt
to write down or convey in full
Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses)
electronic book; e-book; ebook
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
certificate of student status; student ID card
cheap fiction
postcard; memo; note; card
stage directions
performance calligraphy; large-scale team calligraphy combined with music and dance
letter; writings
signature or written seal at the end of a document
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
Pentateuch
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
contributor (e.g. to a newspaper); correspondent
interpretation of a book
one's own writing
statement of the efficacy of a medicine
the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic
writing in red
resume showing career and job history; curriculum vitae
a report (of one's findings)
briefcase; attaché case
Jonah (book of the Bible)
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
writer; author
History of the Jin Dynasty
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
style of writing; manner of writing
Book of Mormon
Institute for the Study of Western Books (Edo period); Institute for the Investigation of Foreign Books
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
indecent writings; pornography
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
impractical argument
writing from top to bottom; writing without a pause; translation of classical Chinese into Japanese
(Edo period) foreign writings
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
additional information used to identify an address (e.g. building name, room number)
many books; many writings
the six classes of (kanji) characters; Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
briefcase; attaché case
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
to transcribe; to copy
written estimate; quotation; quote
mistake in writing; clerical error; slip of the pen
New Year's postcard
clerk; secretary; scribe; copyist
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
Vocabvlario da Lingoa de Iapam (Japanese-Portuguese dictionary, published 1603-1604)
personal information form; dossier on an individual
the Gospel according to Mark (book of the Bible)
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
epistolary style; style of written correspondence
writing with the brush in one's mouth; foreword; preface; affidavit; written confession (of a commoner in the Edo period)
written word; written language
prospectus; offering memorandum
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
early work (of an writer, artist, etc.); youthful work
series (of publications); library (set of books)
writing from top to bottom; writing without a pause; translation of classical Chinese into Japanese
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
brick and mortar bookstore
addressee's name and address; mailing address
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
copy; duplicate
warrant; writ
writing in kana; something written in kana
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
statement of accounts; bill
collation; examining and comparing
writable (e.g. a writable CD-ROM)
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
dictionaries (and similar books)
extract; excerpt
certificate of enrollment; certificate of (school) registration
repeated reading (makes the meaning clear); reading something again and again (will lead one to realize its meaning)
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
to collect (writings)
attached papers; attachment (mail, etc.)
Imperial Rescript of 1908
minutes of a pre-trial hearing; records of a preliminary examination
biographical dictionary
history; memoirs
your kind letter
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
to extract (e.g. a passage from a book); to make an excerpt
secretarial course
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)
evaluation report; appraisal report; assessment report
Gospel of Mark (book of the Bible)
someone's letter
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage; certification of one's legal capacity to be married
post office box
letter of explanation; written explanation
hiking registration (name, itinerary, emergency contact, etc.)
writing; penmanship
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
appendix; supplementary notes
authorized textbook; authorised textbook
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
to make a list; to enumerate
Malachi (book of the Bible)
write jointly; collection of autographs
(written) address
two-line subtitle
statement of payment (delivery)
encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
documentary evidence
joint communique; joint statement
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
transcription of Chinese classics into Japanese
writing in an irregular hand
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
certificate of lateness (issued by a railroad company, etc.)
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
writing from right to left
book of omens appended to Confucian Chinese classics
application form for business permit; business permit application form
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
book of hours (devotional book popular in the Middle Ages)
Four Classic Novels of Chinese literature (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, and The Plum in the Golden Vase)
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
handwriting recognition
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
first calligraphy of the year
Blue Book (government-issued report)
beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book
official (government) postcard; postal card
certificate of registered matters; document proving registered matters
novel written in epistolary style
first calligraphy of the year
Gospel of Luke (book of the Bible)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
epistle; missive; letter
paper dictionary; printed dictionary
style of writing; manner of writing
typewriting
test plan; system test and evaluation plan
affidavit; deposition
Hosea (book of the Bible)
certificate of alien registration; alien registration card
diviner's book
national bibliography
ordinary book; ordinary handwriting
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
confidential letter
family chart and personal history
wall writings; (arch.) notices proclaiming laws
title of a book; title of a literary work
privacy of correspondence
user's manual; handling instructions
registration of transfer of shares; entry of a change of holders in the register of shareholders
letter (often open); letter containing a proposal
family chart and personal history
writing from left to right (esp. horizontally)
writing; penmanship
to write down; to record; to register
tax payment certification; certificate of tax payment
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
to publish (a book)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
by reading books you can count the wise philosophers of the past as friends
self-study guide or book
application form; application papers; file wrapper (patents)
Declaration of Independence (the document)
online dictionary; web dictionary
detailed written report; formal account (of steps taken in response to an incident, etc.)
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
Nahum (book of the Bible)
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)
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
State of the Union Address (USA)
study of historical documents; diplomatics; diplomatic; paleography; palaeography
letterbox; book chest
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
patent description; patent specifications
income certificate; certificate of earnings
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
addressee's name and address; mailing address
(written) address
record of an interrogation (of a suspect, witness, etc.); examination record
postcard with a reply card attached
letter; note; document
rime dictionary; rhyme dictionary; Chinese dictionary arranged by finals
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
my book; my (humble) work
using mind, mouth and eyes to understand a book fully
King James Bible; King James Version; Authorized Version
writing vertically; vertical writing
official test for a secretarial qualification
opening words; opening sentence; transcription (e.g. voice to text); transcript
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
missal; mass book
fine writing
statement of purpose; essay/letter in university application form
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
writer's cramp
famous or accomplished calligrapher
Amos (book of the Bible)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
English-English dictionary
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
family chart and personal history
family chart and personal history
family chart and personal history
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
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
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
addressee's name and address; mailing address
addressee's name and address; mailing address
addressee's name and address; mailing address
additional information used to identify an address (e.g. building name, room number)
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
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
document containing instructions; prescription
diviner's book
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
skilled penman
skilled penman
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
something written for fun; calligraphy written for entertainment
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
letter of pardon
interlinear notes; notes between lines of text
interlinear notes; notes between lines of text
book cover; outer wrapper for a book (put on by a bookseller before being handed to a customer)
English-English dictionary
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
assistant clerk
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
air writing; spacial calligraphy (artform)
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.