作文
さくぶん
JLPT N5 · vocab_basic
Meaning
composition, essay, writing
Examples

今日は日本語で作文を書きました。

Today I wrote a composition in Japanese.

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📖 How to Use

「作文」means "composition, essay, writing." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「作文」is read as「さくぶん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「作文」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「作文」mean in Japanese?+
「作文」means "composition, essay, writing". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「作文」?+
「作文」is read as「さくぶん」.
Is 「作文」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「作文」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「作文」?+
今日は日本語で作文を書きました。 — Today I wrote a composition in Japanese.

Practice 「作文」 with spaced repetition