書く
かく
kaku
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

書く (かく (kaku)) means "to write". The reading is かく (kaku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to write

Also : to pen · to draw · to paint

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Example Sentences

ノートに名前を書いてください。

のーとになまえをかいてください。

Please write your name in the notebook.

Kanji in this word

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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