書 — Write
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A book of written words: a written (書) record explaining words/terms (辞) is a dictionary.
Write (書) expressed as a verb, to write .
A building (館) filled with diagrams (pictures) (図) and things you write (books) (書) is a library.
A collection of diagrams (pictures) (図) and things you write (text) (書) makes up books.
A written (書) message on bamboo strips (簡) is a formal letter/correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions About 書 (Write)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 書 (Write)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 書 ("Write", read as しょ) is: A girl is writing a very short (しょ) story about kangaroos (か)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 書 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 書 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 書 means "Write". Its primary reading is しょ (On'yomi: しょ; Kun'yomi: か). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 書?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 書 include: 辞書 (じしょ - dictionary, lexicon), 書く (かく - to write), 図書館 (としょかん - library), 図書 (としょ - books).
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