書 Kanji – write
The Japanese kanji 書 can mean write.
Meaning and Readings
How is 書 read?
書 has the onyomi reading ショ and the kunyomi readings かく, -がき, -がき.
In romaji, these readings can be written as sho, kaku, gaki.
Common Japanese Words Using 書
These common Japanese words contain 書. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 遺書（いしょ） — note left by a dead person, suicide note, testamentary letter, will, testament
- 横書き（よこがき） — writing horizontally, horizontal writing
- 下書き（したがき） — draft, rough copy
- 願書（がんしょ） — (written) application, written request, petition
- 教科書（きょうかしょ） — textbook, coursebook, schoolbook
- 教書（きょうしょ） — message (delivered by the US president or a state governor), address
- 筋書き（すじがき） — synopsis, outline, plot
- 契約書（けいやくしょ） — (written) contract, agreement
- 原書（げんしょ） — original document (not a copy or adaptation), book in its original language (esp. a European language)
- 古書（こしょ） — old book, rare book, classic