ζ›Έ

JLPT N5

To write, writing, book, document

Readings

On’yomi: ショ ()
Kun’yomi: か(く) (ka(ku))
かく (kaku) – to write

Vocabulary

書く
かく
write
ζ›ΈεΊ—
しょてん
bookstore
θΎžζ›Έ
γ˜γ—γ‚‡
dictionary
ζ•™η§‘ζ›Έ
きょうかしょ
textbook
ζ›Έι‘ž
しょるい
documents

Example Sentences

名前を書きます。
γͺγΎγˆγ‚’ かきます。
I write my name.
ζ›ΈεΊ—γΈθ‘ŒγγΎγ™γ€‚
しょてんへ いきます。
I go to a bookstore.
θΎžζ›Έγ‚’δ½Ώγ„γΎγ™γ€‚
γ˜γ—γ‚‡γ‚’ ぀かいます。
I use a dictionary.
ζ•™η§‘ζ›Έγ‚’θͺ­γΏγΎγ™γ€‚
きょうかしょを γ‚ˆγΏγΎγ™γ€‚
I read a textbook.
ζ›Έι‘žγ‚’ζε‡Ίγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
しょるいを ていしゅ぀します。
I submit documents.

Cultural Note

ζ›Έ (writing / calligraphy) is deeply embedded in Japanese culture:
1. 書道 (しょどう) – Japanese calligraphy:
o Calligraphy is considered both an art form and a discipline, combining brush technique, focus, and aesthetic beauty.
o Practicing 書道 cultivates patience, concentration, and harmony β€” highly valued in Japanese education and culture.
2. Books and documents:
o In Japan, a well-written document (ζ›Έι‘ž) or letter (手紙) reflects care, respect, and social propriety.
o Even today, handwritten notes and calligraphy are prized for their personal touch and sincerity.
3. Kanji learning:
o 書き順 (stroke order) is emphasized in schools because proper writing creates balance, readability, and beauty.
4. Idioms / Expressions:
o ζ›Έγ‚’ζ¨γ¦γ‚ˆγ€η”ΊγΈε‡Ίγ‚ˆγ† β†’ β€œThrow away your books and go out into the town.”
(From famous philosopher Natsume Sōseki β€” emphasizes learning through experience, not just reading.)