書く
kakuverb★Beginner
general
to write
手紙を書く
to write a letter
名前を書く
to write a name
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Commonly used for writing text, letters, or names.
literary
to compose (music, poetry, etc.)
歌を書く
to compose a song
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Used when creating written works like songs or poems.
Collocations
手紙を書くto write a letter名前を書くto write a name日記を書くto write a diary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
書き込むphrase
to write in (a book, etc.)
書き留めるphrase
to jot down
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
書く is often used with objects like 手紙 (letter) or 名前 (name).
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
書く is a godan verb and conjugates like other godan verbs (e.g., 書きます for polite form).
📖Word Origin
From Old Japanese 'kaku', meaning 'to write'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used with objects like 手紙 (letter) or 名前 (name).
Word Breakdown
書
to write
rootく
verb ending
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN