Japanese word

清書

Pronunciation

Romajiseisho

Meaning

  • nounclean copy

Example

作文を清書します。saku bun o sei sho shi ma su

I will make a clean copy of my composition.

Illustration for 清書 (clean copy)

More examples

提出する前に、答案を清書しました。tei shutsu su ru mae ni tō an o sei sho shi ma shi ta

I made a clean copy of my answer sheet before submitting it.

Core concept

Describes rewriting a draft into a neat final version ready to submit or keep.

Common phrases

  • 清書をするsei sho o su ru

    make a clean copy

  • 答案を清書するtō an o sei sho su ru

    make a clean copy of an answer sheet

Similar words

浄書jōsho: A formal term for a neat final copy of a written work.
最終稿saishūkō: The final version of a manuscript after revisions are complete.

Definition in Japanese

下書きした文章などを、提出や保存に適するように整えて書き直したもの。shita ga ki shi ta bun shō na do o tei shutsu ya ho zon ni teki su ru yō ni totono e te ka ki nao shi ta mo no

Word origin

The word 清書 (seisho) consists of 清 (sei, "clear") and 書 (sho, "writing"), both read with Sino-Japanese readings.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese classrooms, 清書 (seisho) often appears as a stage label in a writing process, marking the polished version that follows planning and drafting.

Related words

  • 清書するseishosurumake a clean copyverb

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