書 kanji: write, book
書 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 10 strokes. It is read ショ, か-く.
- Meaning
- write, book
- On'yomi
- ショ
- Kun'yomi
- か-く
- Strokes
- 10
- JLPT level
- N5
- School grade
- Elementary school grade 2
How to write 書: stroke order
Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.
How to remember 書
A brush (聿) and sun (日): writing under the light of day.
Words that use 書
- 書きましたかきました - wrote
- 図書館としょかん - library
Example sentence
手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter.
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Questions about 書
- What does 書 mean?
- 書 means write, book.
- How do you read 書?
- 書 has the on'yomi ショ and the kun'yomi か-く.
- How many strokes does 書 have?
- 書 is written with 10 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.
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