It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 書 (sho, kaku)
Meaning: write
It is often used in words related to writing, such as 書道 (shodō, calligraphy) or 書庫 (shoko, library). It is also a part of more complex words such as 書類 (shorui, documents) and 書き込む (kakikomu, to write in).
Examples
- 会計書類 accounting documents
- 秘書の日 Secretary’s Day
- 名前を書く to write the name
- 手紙を書く to write a letter
- 税関申告書 customs declaration form
- 英語の辞書 English dictionary
- 青い教科書 blue textbook
- 静かな書斎 quiet study
- 図書館の資料 library resources
- 夕食の請求書 dinner bill
- 科学の教科書 science textbook