Japanese

しょ
Meaning: calligraphy; writing; book; document
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

書

Example sentences

She has been learning calligraphy since she was a child.
買い物の後、領収書をもらいました。
After shopping, I received a receipt.
その書は墨痕淋漓としていて、迫力がある。
That calligraphy is vivid and has impact.
その寺には、天皇の宸筆による書が納められている。
The temple treasures a piece of calligraphy written by the Emperor's own hand.

Usage Notes

Refers to the art of calligraphy (shodo), written characters, or formal documents/books.

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