English–Japanese

“how to write” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikakikata

Example

子どもに手紙の書き方を教えます。ko do mo ni te gami no ka ki kata o oshi e ma su

I teach children how to write a letter.

Illustration for 書き方 (how to write)

How to say “how to write” in Japanese

“How to write” in Japanese is 書き方 (kakikata).

It describes the choices and method that give written words their particular form.

Full entry for 書き方: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 書き方

友達に、敬語を使ったメールの書き方を尋ねます。tomo dachi ni kei go o tsuka tta mē ru no ka ki kata o tazu ne ma su

I ask a friend how to write an email using polite language.

Tips for using 書き方

  • In classroom talk, 書き方 (kakikata) often refers to a model or procedure, while feedback on a message can concern its wording and tone.

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