書く
kaku
Common
N5
verb
Translations
1.
to write
2.
to compose
Notes
The verb '書く' is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing. It is a basic verb learned early in Japanese language studies, often associated with writing letters, essays, or any form of text.
Examples
彼は手紙を書く。
Kare wa tegami o kaku.
He writes a letter.
毎日日記を書く。
Mainichi nikki o kaku.
I write a diary every day.
黒板に文字を書く。
Kokuban ni moji o kaku.
Write the characters on the blackboard.