160.書


1. Meaning and Reading

  • write, book
  • Onyomi : しょ
  • Kunyomi :

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 聿 : brush
  • 日 : paper

The image of writing characters on paper (日) with a brush (聿) — symbolizing ‘to write’.

kanji illustration

3. Example Words

書く かく
write

I write a letter.

図書館 としょかん
library

I borrow a book at the library.