Translation of Japanese word "書く" to English
書く
かく
[kaku]
IPA: /kakɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
How to use
書く (kaku) — 'to write'. Group 1 verb. かきます (polite), かいた (past). 手紙を書く — write a letter. 書き方 (kakikata) — how to write.
🇬🇧 English
to write
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 書く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かく
Romaji Transcription: kaku
Example Sentences
私は手紙を書く。
わたしは てがみを かく。
I'm writing a letter.
彼は日記を書いている。
かれは にっきを かいている。
He is writing a diary.
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Common phrases
- 手紙を書く— to write a letter
- 書き方— how to write / writing method
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Frequency rank: #46 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "書く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "書く" means "to write" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "書く"?▼
The word "書く" is read as "かく" (kaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of writing text.".
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