写
うつ.す
utsusu
JLPT N45 strokesKanjiLevel 12 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
写 is the kanji for "Copy". A common reading is うつ.す (utsusu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Copy
Also : Describe · Be Photographed
Readings
kunうつ.す/ utsusukunうつ.る/ utsurukunうつ/ utsukunうつ.し/ utsushionしゃ/ shaonじゃ/ ja
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 写 represents 'COPY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of copy.
Reading ·
On-reading: しゃ — remember this sound by associating it with copy. Kun-reading: うつ.す.
Example Sentences
旅行中にたくさん写真を撮りました。
りょこうちゅうにたくさんしゃしんをとりました。
I took many photos during the trip.
ノートに板書を写しました。
のーとにばんしょをうつしました。
I copied the board writing into my notebook.
Vocabulary using 写
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