書く
かく
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To write
Examples
手紙を書きます。
I write a letter.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「書く」is a verb meaning "To write." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「書く」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「書く」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「書く」mean in Japanese?+
「書く」means "To write". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「書く」?+
「書く」is read as「かく」.
Is 「書く」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「書く」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「書く」?+
手紙を書きます。 — I write a letter.
Practice 「書く」 with spaced repetition