下書き
shitagaki
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
draft
2.
rough copy
Notes
In Japanese, '下書き' is commonly used in contexts involving writing or preparing documents. It refers to an initial version or rough outline that is subject to further editing or refinement.
Examples
この下書きを見てください。
Kono shitagaki o mite kudasai.
Please look at this draft.
彼は下書きを書いている。
Kare wa shitagaki o kaite iru.
He is writing a draft.
下書きの段階で修正が必要です。
Shitagaki no dankai de shūsei ga hitsuyō desu.
Corrections are needed at the draft stage.