作文
さくぶん
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
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.
Related Kanji
📖 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