JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
書 — write
- Reading
- ショ・か.く・\~が.き・\~がき
- Meaning
- write
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
書 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ショ・か.く・\~が.き・\~がき and it means write. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
書 appears in everyday japanese words such as 原書 (original document), 文書 (document) and 書評 (book review).
Japanese words containing 書
Frequently asked questions
What does 書 mean in Japanese?
書 means write in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 書 read?
書 is read ショ・か.く・\~が.き・\~がき. Reading it inside real words — 原書 and 文書 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 書 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 書 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 書 in a word?
A common word containing 書 is 原書 (げんしょ) — "original document". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 書 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 書 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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