to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
(written) work; book; writings
library (usu. single-room); small library
study; library; den; home office; reading room
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
(written) contract; agreement
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
handwriting; handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
collection of books; (personal) library
main text; original text; this book; this volume
formal receipt (of payment; oft. hand-written)
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
certificate; credentials; testimonial
to write down; to record; to register
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
to copy (down); to transcribe
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
sending documents to a prosecutor; filing charges
to leave (a note, will, etc.) behind; to leave (a manuscript, etc.) unfinished; to leave half-written; to forget to write; to leave out
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
bill; account; invoice; information request form
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
note (letter) left behind; will
personal history document; curriculum vitae; resume
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
official document; archives
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
to add (e.g. a postscript)
banning of books; banned book
calligraphy (esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)
plan; protocol; manifest; program
written oath; covenant; pledge
written request; request for ...; application for ...
to write down one after another; to enumerate; to list; to write at length; to write on and on; to go on writing
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
postcard; memo; note; card
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
written request; written demand
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
white paper (government report)
technical book; specialized book; treatise
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
general secretary (of a communist party, esp. the leader of China or North Korea)
to write in more information; to add (a paragraph, more lines, etc.); to tack on
original (written) work (i.e. a new novel, play, music, etc.); newly written work; specially written work; writing (a new work) specially (for a publication, film, exhibition, etc.)
writing vertically; vertical writing
secondhand bookshop; antiquarian bookshop
identification papers; piece of identification; identity document; ID
drawing room; study; writing alcove; publishing house
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
unfinished (letter, text, etc.); drafted (e.g. manuscript); half-written; partially finished
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
to put into writing; to write
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
(act of) writing on a blackboard
sorting of documents; filing documents
written explanation; written apology
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
consent form; letter of consent
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
to add; to write a postscript
general secretary (of a party, union, etc.); secretary-general; chief secretary
classified document; confidential document
prescribed form (of writing); format
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
novelizing; novelising; adapting a movie, game, etc. into a book
advertising the excellence of one's wares; boasting; self-advertisement; statement of the virtues of a medicine; description of the virtues of a drug
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
title deed; certificate of title
favourite book; favorite book
medical book; medical text
(written) explanation; explanatory label (e.g. in a museum); information sign (e.g. at a tourist spot); instructions (e.g. for a product)
Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
collection of words or drawings by several people on a single sheet of paper
manual; instructions; guide; specification document; specifications; blueprint
writing down from other written material; writing kanji text from hiragana; transcription (of spoken material); dictation
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
primer; introductory book; (beginner's) guide
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to write (a person) up (in a positive or negative light); to write something up so that it stands out; to write up in an exaggerated fashion; to detail; to list
annual securities report; asset securities reports
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
Iwanami Shoten, Publishers (publisher)
note (letter) left behind; will
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
(written) application; application form
written investigation; report of an investigation; school record (on a student); transcript (of grades)
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
reply (to a letter); response; answer
rewriting; rewrite; fair copy
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
record of statement (written by the investigator); deposition; record of oral statement
written notification; notification (written)
minister; secretary; Shujing; The Book of Documents; Ministry of Central Affairs (Qin-dynasty department); Oversight Department (under the Department of State of the ritsuryō system)
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
written expert opinion; certificate of authenticity; written appraisal
important documents; important papers
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
endorsement (of a cheque, bill, etc.); verification of authenticity (written on the back of a scroll); certificate of authenticity; note written on the back of a scroll; comment; proof
(instruction) manual; handbook
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
handbook; instruction book; manual
to write (a new novel, play, song, etc.); to write (an original work for a specific purpose); to write specially (for)
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
diplomatic papers or documents
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
hosho paper; emperor's message; shogun's message
transcription; copying; handwriting (as a school subject); penmanship
city library; municipal library; public library
written estimate; quotation; quote
paper; note; document; bill
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
message (delivered by the US president or a state governor); address; (papal) bull; decree; textbook
written request; requisition
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
written order; order form
paintings and calligraphic works
paper; note; document; bill
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
the same book; the said book; ibid.
National Diet Library; Library of Congress
reading circle; reading group; book club
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
document screening; paper screening; narrowing down a field of applicants based on resumes, written applications, etc.
process document; procedure manual
family chart and personal history
first calligraphy of the year
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
National Archives of Japan
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
financial statement; statement of accounts
main library; central library
classified document; confidential document; top secret document; sensitive documents
relevant documents; (all) the documents related (to the matter)
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
endorsement (of a cheque, bill, etc.); verification of authenticity (written on the back of a scroll); certificate of authenticity; note written on the back of a scroll; comment; proof
to accumulate (writings, compositions, etc. that one has not yet published); to build up a stock of (manuscripts, etc.)
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
compendium of laws; statute books; (lit.) complete book of the Six Codes
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
recommendation; nomination
to put into writing; to write
to dash off; to write freely
design specification document; design specifications
handbook; manual; guide; primer
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
notarized document; notarised document
printed edition (of a book, etc.)
practical guide; manual; how-to book
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
government-paid secretary
series (of publications); library (set of books)
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
Kadokawa Shoten (publisher)
necessary documents; required documents
diplomatic message sent by a head of state; sovereign letter; book written in Japanese (as opposed to Chinese, etc.); Japanese book; national literature (of Japan)
paper; note; document; bill
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
documentary evidence; documentation
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
preface; foreword; preamble
to accumulate (writings, compositions, etc. that one has not yet published); to build up a stock of (manuscripts, etc.)
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
State of the Union address (US)
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
(portable) electronic dictionary; pocket electronic dictionary; PED; digital dictionary (application or website); electronic dictionary
public records office; archives
written inquiry; written enquiry
complete book; complete set; treatise
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
letter (often open); letter containing a proposal
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
attached document; attachment; insert; (medication) package insert
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
postcard; memo; note; card
forgery of an official document; falsification of public records
one-stroke sketch; unicursal
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
to rewrite; to adapt (e.g. a novel)
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
university library; college library
written letters; handwriting
handbook; manual; guide; primer
secretary to a Diet member; secretary to a member of parliament
address (on envelope, etc.); addressee
handwritten letter; handwritten character
written confirmation; confirmation document; confirmation note
trying out a pen; test-writing
accompanying note; postscript
letter; personal correspondence
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
to line up points in a speech
grimoire; magic book; spellbook
addressing (e.g. writing an address on an envelope)
document case; letter tray
to write down; to record; to register
drawing or writing in pencil
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
affidavit; deposition; testimony
new book; new publication
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
gift certificate for books; book token
clerk; secretary; scribe; copyist
joint communique; joint statement
written statement; statement of facts; affidavit; petition
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
autumn, the best season for reading
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
the feel or performance of a pen
anthology; selection of books
classic Confucian writings
written word; written language
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
shogun bodyguards (Edo-period)
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
beginning (of writing); opening passage (sentence, paragraph, etc.); written claim; bill
registered mail for the purpose of sending money
being absorbed in reading
postscript (to a book); verification; publication (in a book)
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism; the Nine Chinese Classics
original (written) work (i.e. a new novel, play, music, etc.); newly written work; specially written work; writing (a new work) specially (for a publication, film, exhibition, etc.)
style of handwriting; style of calligraphy
vaccination certificate; vaccine passport
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
Tokuma Shoten (publisher)
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
harmful literature; harmful book; harmful reading matter
accompanying note or letter; postscript
(written) report; notification; notice
to write out; to express; to describe; to publish
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
instrument of ratification
confidential document; confidential paper; classified document
New Library of Knowledge (series of paperbacks published since 1964 by Kodansha)
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
saving changes (e.g. to a file)
application for admittance to a school
reading light; reading lamp
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
collection of letters; collected letters
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
Blue Book (government-issued report)
writing with the brush in one's mouth; foreword; preface; affidavit; written confession (of a commoner in the Edo period)
inspection certificate; test certificate
ownership mark; ownership stamp; bookplate
notary public; scribe; amanuensis
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
hiking notification form (registered with the police, etc. before undertaking a hike)
report generation; report writing; report writer
Diet members' monthly allowance for postage, communication, transport and accommodation
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
paper; note; document; bill
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
to distinguish in writing; to use different writing styles; to draw (identifiably)
to write from top to bottom; to write out (at a stretch); to write without a pause; to rewrite classical Chinese in Japanese word order
written outline; written brief; outline report
low Japanese-style desk (for reading and writing)
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
to forget to write; to leave out (by mistake); to omit
registered seal certificate; seal-registration certificate
book in Japanese; book bound in the Japanese style
to extract (e.g. a passage from a book); to make an excerpt
simplified registered mail; recorded delivery
suggestion box; complaints box
the Gospel according to John (book of the Bible)
writing by oneself; one's own handwriting
hosho paper; traditional white, uncreased Japanese paper made from high-quality mulberry wood
Japanese-language dictionary; dictionary of a national language
first secretary (of a communist party)
bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject); bibliography (history or description of books); book
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
inking the outlines of a picture
book (usu. old); publication; document
(printed or written in) large letters
to self-advertise; to boast; to dwell at length (on merits)
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
directions; advisory; notice; warning
to forget to write; to leave out (by mistake); to omit
agricultural book; book on agriculture
Japan Library Association
letter of explanation; written explanation
Gunsho Ruiju (collection of Japanese classics sorted by type; orig. ed. 1819; comp. ed. 1911)
Daniel (book of the Bible)
writing a script with specific actors in mind; writing a script after having picked the actors
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
to copy (down); to transcribe
family chart and personal history
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
Library of Congress; parliamentary library
study reference; study-aid book
evaluation report; appraisal report; assessment report
library corner; mini-library
catalogue of books; catalog of books
a report (of one's findings)
original (written) work (i.e. a new novel, play, music, etc.); newly written work; specially written work; writing (a new work) specially (for a publication, film, exhibition, etc.)
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
identity document; identification document
certificate of post-mortem
notification form; registration form
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
military book; war history
performance calligraphy; large-scale team calligraphy combined with music and dance
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
writing in kana; something written in kana
an item; itemization; itemisation
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
electronic library; digital library; e-library; virtual library
Imperial New Year's Lectures (ceremony in which the emperor and members of the imperial family Their Majesties listen to expert lectures in the fields of human, social and natural sciences)
autograph or note of authentication written on a box containing an art work
preparatory document; legal brief
tax declaration certificate
official test for a secretarial qualification
the Gospel according to Matthew (book of the Bible)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
damaging documents; concealing documents; spoliation
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
paperback pocket edition (approx. 17x11 cm in size)
profit and loss statement
private document; personal letter
seal-engraving style (of writing Chinese characters); seal script
to write and throw away; to write carelessly; to begin writing then stop part-way through
impoverished student; poor student
readers' column; letters to the editor section
vast stock of books; bookstore; bookshop
letter; note; book; writings; literary arts; learning
to forget to write; to leave out (by mistake); to omit
to record for transmission to posterity
registered mail; registered post
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
recommended books; recommended reading
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
printed program; printed programme
memorandum of agreement; agreement; memorandum of understanding; MOU; letter of intent; heads of agreement
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
Department of State Affairs (Tang dynasty China)
writing down from other written material; writing kanji text from hiragana; transcription (of spoken material); dictation
Secretariat (Tang dynasty China)
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
rewritable (e.g. magneto-optical CD)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
writing in parentheses; writing in brackets
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
mobile library; bookmobile
to write (a new novel, play, song, etc.); to write (an original work for a specific purpose); to write specially (for)
Chief Cabinet Secretary (1879-1947)
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
book catalogue; book catalog; card catalogue; card catalog
the Gospel according to Luke (book of the Bible)
distinction in writing; use of different written forms (for different meanings)
librarian; person in charge of a library
unfinished (letter, text, etc.); drafted (e.g. manuscript); half-written; partially finished
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
written estimate; quotation; quote
national textbooks; textbook published by the government
must-read (book); required reading
all the papers (documents) relating to a case; dossier
attached papers; attachment (mail, etc.)
writing with a pen; drawing with a pen
English book; book written in English
to forget to write; to leave out (by mistake); to omit
certificate of student status; student ID card
the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic
dictionary app; dictionary application
tax payment certification; certificate of tax payment
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
authorized textbook; authorised textbook
transcript of results; report of results
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
address (on envelope, etc.); addressee
Gospel of John (book of the Bible)
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); sending a letter; letter
to add; to write a postscript
the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic
to write down or convey in full
burning books on the Chinese classics and burying Confucian scholars alive (Qin dynasty thought suppression campaign)
historical graffiti; anonymous satirical graffiti; scrawl; scribble; graffiti
writing in parentheses; writing in brackets
to write out; to express; to describe; to publish
student library assistant
book for learners; study book
postscript (to a book); verification; publication (in a book)
first calligraphy of the year
secondhand bookstore dealing in relatively new books
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
Japanese-English dictionary
outward appearance of a book; photo of a book's exterior; photo of a book's cover
exhibition of rare (old, antiquarian) books
Pentateuch; Five Books of Moses; Torah
pavilion housing the historical archives (in Heian Palace)
Gospel of Matthew (book of the Bible)
statement of payment (delivery)
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
bibliography (study of books); bibliology
appendix; supplementary notes
controversy over school textbooks (i.e. history texts avoiding reference to Japanese military, etc. acts)
square (block) style of printed typeface
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
certificate of alien registration; alien registration card
paperback pocket edition (approx. 17x11 cm in size)
application form; application papers; file wrapper (patents)
certificate of lateness (issued by a railroad company, etc.)
Pentateuch; Five Books of Moses; Torah
statement of the efficacy of a medicine
electronic book; e-book; ebook
written record of one's relatives
style of writing; manner of writing
to write down or convey in full
postcard; memo; note; card
(written) proposal (sent to the government); recommendation; memorial
Jonah (book of the Bible)
contributor (e.g. to a newspaper); correspondent
Western books (esp. Dutch; in the Edo period)
writing in parentheses; writing in brackets
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
lecture on a literary text; literary criticism lecture
brick and mortar bookstore
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
to self-advertise; to boast; to dwell at length (on merits)
signature or written seal at the end of a document
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
additional information used to identify an address (e.g. building name, room number)
writing from top to bottom; writing without a pause; translation of classical Chinese into Japanese
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
written word; written language
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
prospectus; offering memorandum
transcript of results (esp. student grades); report of results
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
Minmeishobō (publishing company featured in the manga series "Sakigake!! Otokojuku")
indecent writings; pornography
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
person who spends a lot of time in their study; armchair expert
the six classes of Chinese characters; the six historical styles of writing Chinese characters; Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
many books; many writings
to write from top to bottom; to write out (at a stretch); to write without a pause; to rewrite classical Chinese in Japanese word order
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
writing horizontally; horizontal writing
History of the Jin Dynasty
style of writing; manner of writing
written estimate; quotation; quote
Institute for the Study of Western Books (Edo period); Institute for the Investigation of Foreign Books
bookmobile; mobile library
clerk; secretary; scribe; copyist
addressee's name and address; mailing address
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
writing with the brush in one's mouth; foreword; preface; affidavit; written confession (of a commoner in the Edo period)
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
brief (legal, patent, etc.)
series (of publications); library (set of books)
Vocabvlario da Lingoa de Iapam (Japanese-Portuguese dictionary, publ. 1603-1604); Nippo Jisho
early work (of an writer, artist, etc.); youthful work
(crime of) damaging or concealing documents; spoliation offense
the Gospel according to Mark (book of the Bible)
State of the Union message
writing from top to bottom; writing without a pause; translation of classical Chinese into Japanese
personal information form; dossier on an individual
memorandum of understanding; MoU
mistake in writing; clerical error; slip of the pen
epistolary style; style of written correspondence
to copy (down); to transcribe
history (of something); memoir
to leave (a note, will, etc.) behind; to leave (a manuscript, etc.) unfinished; to leave half-written; to forget to write; to leave out
certificate of registered matters; document proving registered matters
writing in kana; something written in kana
decorative writing; flourish
certificate of enrollment; certificate of (school) registration
famous or accomplished calligrapher
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
separating words in Japanese with spaces (e.g. in kana-only books for children)
exam study guide; cram book
dictionaries (and similar books)
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
repeated reading (makes the meaning clear); reading something again and again (will lead one to realize its meaning)
Kujikata Osadamegaki; Tokugawa law code of Shogun Yoshimune (introduced in 1742)
to extract (e.g. a passage from a book); to make an excerpt
statement of accounts; bill
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
to forget to write; to leave out (by mistake); to omit
Imperial Rescript of 1908
collation; examining and comparing; checking (against the original text); (arch.) geisha
prenuptial agreement; prenup
minutes of a pre-trial hearing; records of a preliminary examination
trial record; protocol of a trial
false entry in an officially authenticated document
American Bible Society; ABS
opening words; opening sentence; transcription (e.g. voice to text); transcript
(crime of) forging an official document; falsification of official records
collection of words or drawings by several people on a single sheet of paper
Mitsumura Tosho Publishing Co. Ltd
to self-advertise; to boast; to dwell at length (on merits)
International Library of Children's Literature
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage; certification of one's legal capacity to be married
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
Malachi (book of the Bible)
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
on-the-spot investigation report; scene investigation report
certificate of acceptance; certificate of receipt; certification that the government has received a notification (e.g. of marriage or birth)
writing with small letters; text written with small, compact letters; detailed writing
history (of something); memoir
to write down one after another; to enumerate; to list; to write at length; to write on and on; to go on writing
Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status
Gospel of Mark (book of the Bible)
transcription of Chinese classics into Japanese
(test) pass certificate; passing certificate
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
writable (e.g. a writable CD-ROM)
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
writing in an irregular hand
family chart and personal history
Four Classic Novels of Chinese literature (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, and The Plum in the Golden Vase)
user's manual; handling instructions
style of writing; manner of writing
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
to dash off; to write freely
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
written evidence; written record; script; text; characters
writing from left to right (esp. horizontally)
National Library of Medicine; NLM
privacy of correspondence
novel written in epistolary style
marriage acceptance certificate; certification that the local government office has received notification of a marriage
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
income certificate; certificate of earnings
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
writing from right to left
beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book
online dictionary; web dictionary
application form for business permit; business permit application form
to be rewritten; to be overwritten
accompanying note; postscript
Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
record of an interrogation (of a suspect, witness, etc.); examination record
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
official test for a secretarial qualification
paper dictionary; printed dictionary
wall writings; (arch.) notices proclaiming laws
ordinary book; ordinary handwriting
Western books (esp. Dutch; in the Edo period)
title of a book; title of a literary work
first calligraphy of the year
(crime of) opening sealed correspondence
book of omens appended to Confucian Chinese classics
book of hours (devotional book popular in the Middle Ages)
test plan; system test and evaluation plan
Gospel of Luke (book of the Bible)
family chart and personal history
first calligraphy of the year
to put into writing; to write
registration of transfer of shares; entry of a change of holders in the register of shareholders
accompanying note; postscript
official (government) postcard; postal card
Hosea (book of the Bible)
accompanying note; postscript
bibliophilia; bookworm; bibliomania; bibliomaniac
Gakugei Shorin (publisher)
State of the Union Address (USA)
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
addressee's name and address; mailing address
handwriting; handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted
Nippon Foundation Library
accompanying note; postscript
statement of purpose; essay/letter in university application form
judgement document; written judgement
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
record of statement (written by the investigator); deposition; record of oral statement
my book; my (humble) work
study; library; den; home office; reading room
postcard; memo; note; card
Siku Quanshu (collection of books from the Qing dynasty); Complete Library in Four Sections
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
on-the-spot investigation report; scene investigation report
Declaration of Independence (the document)
postcard with a reply card attached
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
writing vertically; vertical writing
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
rime dictionary; rhyme dictionary; Chinese dictionary arranged by finals
study of historical documents; diplomatics; diplomatic; paleography; palaeography
patent description; patent specifications
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
distinction in writing; use of different written forms (for different meanings)
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
A Pocket Dictionary of the English and Japanese Language (1862)
record of an interrogation (of a suspect, witness, etc.); examination record
to write down; to record; to register
King James Bible; King James Version; Authorized Version
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
by reading books you can count the wise philosophers of the past as friends
self-study book; self-study manual; crib
English-English dictionary
Nahum (book of the Bible)
trial implementation protocol
Non-Fossil Fuel Certificate
International Standard Book Number; ISBN
using mind, mouth and eyes to understand a book fully
detailed written report; formal account (of steps taken in response to an incident, etc.)
foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
postcard; memo; note; card
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
to write in more information; to add (a paragraph, more lines, etc.); to tack on
collection of words or drawings by several people on a single sheet of paper
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
(written) application; application form
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
to dash off (a piece of writing); to scribble; to scrawl
family chart and personal history
family chart and personal history
family chart and personal history
to dash off; to write freely
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
registered mail; registered post; registration (of mail); (putting on) record; writing down; noting down
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
writing down what one hears; account of what one hears
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
stupid book; worthless book; one's writings; one's letter; one's book
to forget to write; to leave out (by mistake); to omit
(written) report; notification; notice
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
writing a script with specific actors in mind; writing a script after having picked the actors
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
writing an inscription on a stone monument (e.g. before carving it)
style of writing; manner of writing
signature or written seal at the end of a document
additional information used to identify an address (e.g. building name, room number)
indecent writings; pornography
addressee's name and address; mailing address
addressee's name and address; mailing address
addressee's name and address; mailing address
separating words in Japanese with spaces (e.g. in kana-only books for children)
uncolored sketch; line sketch; rough sketch
uncolored sketch; line sketch; rough sketch
memorandum of understanding; MoU
memorandum of understanding; MoU
mistake in writing; clerical error; slip of the pen
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
opening words; opening sentence; transcription (e.g. voice to text); transcript
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
document containing instructions; prescription
writing from left to right (esp. horizontally)
registration of transfer of shares; entry of a change of holders in the register of shareholders
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; something ruined by a mistake in writing (e.g. postcard)
something written for fun; calligraphy written for entertainment
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
writing some characters (esp. complex kanji) of a compound as kana instead of kanji
English-English dictionary
book cover; outer wrapper for a book (put on by a bookseller before being handed to a customer)
environmental impact statement
manual; instructions; guide; specification document; specifications; blueprint
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
portrait painter; drawing portraits
document with the emperor's seal
testimonial; presentation certificate
broad-pointed (of writing instruments)
biased writing; biassed writing
(postal) reply card; international reply coupon
proof of vehicle having been registered as disposed of
interlinear notes; notes between lines of text
interlinear notes; notes between lines of text
return, postage-paid postcard
charge for registered mail
your esteemed letter; your highly regarded writing
cursive style of writing or calligraphy
cursive style of writing or calligraphy
liquidation statement or account
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
presentation of a guidebook
(have the honor, honour) to write
purchased books; purchasing books
to write in the square style
unofficial postcard; private mailing card
foreign book; foreign books; non-Buddhist writings
proviso; explanatory note
proviso; explanatory note
proviso; explanatory note
winter, night, and rainy weather; the ideal conditions for reading
transfer certificate title (lot ownership certificates); deed of release
memorandum of agreement; memorandum of understanding; letter of intent
general release; quit claim agreement; waiver agreement
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
certificate of employment
certificate of employment; employment verification
business transfer agreement
separating words with spaces
separating words with spaces
memorandum of agreement on general trade terms and conditions
notice of abandonment (of securities, etc.)
sales notes; sales contract
certificate of theft (for insurance purposes, etc.)
research outsourcing contract
support services agreement contract
individual outsourcing agreement
notification for compulsory retirement
police certification; police clearance
secret will and testament; sealed envelope will
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Micah (book of the Bible)
Habakkuk (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Haggai (book of the Bible)
Gospel of Thomas (apocryphal text)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
Amarna letters (archive of Egyptian correspondence, recorded on clay tablets)
written language; literary language
large seal script (dating from China's Spring and Autumn period onward)
general secretary (of the Workers' Party of Korea or the Communist Party of Vietnam)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
single-kanji dictionary (esp. for use in an input method)
bank certificate; bank certification; bank certification of deposit
system conformance test report; SCTR
program maintenance manual
protocol conformance test report; PCTR
Open Document Architecture; ODA
result document type (of a link)
source document type (of a link)
end-of-file label; trailer label; EOF
international bibliography
Post Office box address; P.O.box address
handwriting recognition; handwritten text recognition
write-enable ring; write ring; file-protection ring; file protect ring; safety ring
bibliographic identification; biblid
format effector; layout character
IRDS; Information Resource Dictionary System
registered mail to addressee in person; PD PR
retrospective bibliography
read-write slot; read-write opening
read-write slot; read-write opening
document class description
document application profile
archive science; archival studies
document type specification
document type declaration
document type declaration subset
document type definition; DTD
text processing application
document architecture; document body
document architecture class
document architecture level
report writer logical record
report writer control system; RWCS
document permitting foreign students to work part-time
the word impossible is not in my dictionary
the word impossible is not in my dictionary
negotiable certificate of deposit
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids, tenders
project specifications; specs
design specifications (for public tender); drawings and specifications
to make text longer by additional writing
to make text longer by additional writing
the epistles of Paul; Pauline epistles
introductory clause of a law, patent, etc.; chapeau; main paragraph
introductory clause of a law, patent, etc.; chapeau; main paragraph
Pastoral Epistles (i.e. Timothy 1 and 2, Titus)
textbook typeface (resembling handwritten block characters)
textbook approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; government-approved textbook
textbook approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; government-approved textbook
General Epistles (James, Peter, Jude, John); Catholic Epistles; General Letters
regular postcard; ordinary postcard
public prosecutor's record of a statement given before a prosecutor
manual; instruction manual; work procedures documentation; operating instructions
job description; job specification
special permanent resident certificate
note written on the reverse of the right side of an ancient document (memorandum or explanation of the contents)
forgery of documents; forged document
chained library; library where the books are attached to their bookcase with a chain
chained library; library where the books are attached to their bookcase with a chain
digital book; electronic book; e-book
superscription; external text; external entry
writing horizontally from left to right
writing horizontally from left to right
writing horizontally from right to left
writing horizontally from right to left
library edition (of a book)
marking (off); laying out; scribing (metalwork)
marking (off); laying out; scribing (metalwork)
fine brush (for writing square style Chinese characters)
customs declaration (form)
library and information science
circular; circulating letter; reply (to a letter)
air writing; spacial calligraphy (artform)
calligraphic art; calligraphy (as an art)
writing in kanji; something written in kanji
writing in kanji; something written in kanji
Nüshu script; syllabic script derived from Chinese characters
I want to send a (love) letter but I cannot write
I want to send a (love) letter but I cannot write
deed of trust; trust deed; trust instrument
palaeography; paleography
repeated reading makes the meaning clear; read a difficult book a hundred times
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
substitute kanji; kanji used in place of another with the same meaning
Budapest Memorandum (1994)
(crime of) opening sealed correspondence
wooden box for carrying books on one's back; bookcase
purchase order; order note; order in writing
correspondence delivery (via a private courier service)
crimped postcard; pressure-sealed postcard
writing in (japan) lacquer
note-taking; writing down notes
situation report (e.g. after a security incident); report on the state of current affairs
solid writing; close writing; writing without spaces
qualified invoice retention system; qualified invoice storage method
book cipher; Ottendorf cipher
book on military strategy; treatise on the art of war
short letter; brief note; (one's) letter
British and Foreign Bible Society
National Library of Korea
Komichi Shobo Publishing Ltd (publishing company)
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions; IFLA
Japan Association of National University Libraries; JANUL
National Agricultural Library
University of Library and Information Science
Chiba Prefectural Library
Taipei Public Library; TPL
Osaka Prefectural Library
Tsukuba University Library digitized Information Public Service; TULIPS
University of Tsukuba Library
National Central University Library
Civil Engineering Library, Japan Society of Civil Engineers
Shimane University Library
Tokyo Metropolitan Library
Tokushima Prefectural Library
IPDL, Industrial Property Digital Library
Japan Medical Library Association; JMLA
Japan Medical Publishers Association; JMPA
Japan Nursing Library Association; JNLA
Japanese Association of Children's Book Publishers
Perpetual Commentary on the Chronicles of Japan (by Tanikawa Kotosuga, 1762)
Japan Society of Library and Information Science; JSLIS
Japan Reading Association; JRA
Japan Association of International Publications; JAIP
Kashiwashobou (publisher)
Chartered Institute of Secretaries
US National Library of Medicine; NLM
American Library Association
American National Archives
Authorized Version (of the Bible); AV
The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care (1946 book by Benjamin Spock)
Old Book of Tang (10th century history book covering the Tang dynasty)
New Book of Tang (11th century history book covering the Tang dynasty)
Dictionarium Latino Lusitanicum ac Iaponicum (1595 Latin-Portuguese-Japanese dictionary)
Book of Han (111 CE); History of the Former Han
Dictionarium Latino Lusitanicum, Ac Iaponicum (1595 trilingual Latin-Portuguese-Japanese dictionary)
Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (French encyclopedia edited by Denis Diderot)
Xiaohongshu (Chinese social media and e-commerce platform); RED
Specification of Working Conditions document
Letter on the Blind (1749 essay by Denis Diderot)
postcards with the bottom third of the front side reserved for an advertisement, and sold at a lower cost than regular postcards