Japanese word

書き方

Pronunciation

Romajikakikata

Meaning

  • nounhow to write

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 手紙の書き方te gami no ka ki kata

    how to write a letter

  • メールの書き方mē ru no ka ki kata

    how to write an email

  • 文章の書き方bun shō no ka ki kata

    how to write an essay

Similar words

書きぶりkakiburi: The way written language is expressed through word choice, tone, and sentence form.
文体buntai: A recognizable style formed by the language and sentence patterns in writing.
書式shoshiki: A standard arrangement for the content and appearance of a written document.

Definition in Japanese

文字や文章をどのように書くかという方法。moji ya bun shō o do no yō ni ka ku ka to i u hō hō

Word origin

書き方 (kakikata) is formed from 書く (kaku, "to write") and 方 (kata, "way"), with 書き (kaki) serving as the verb stem before 方.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Related words

  • 書き手kakitewriternoun
  • 書きぶりkakiburiwriting stylenoun

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