Japanese Word · Beginner
書く
to write
Pronunciation: [ka̠kɯ̟]
Meaning
to write; to record (words, figures) on the surface of (something)
Example
昨日陳さんは図書館でレポートを書いていました。
Mr. Chen was writing a report at the library yesterday.
Practice tips
- Practice 書く out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.