写 — copy; photograph
写 means “copy; photograph”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 5 strokes. On'yomi: シャ (sha). Kun'yomi: うつ(す) (utsusu). You'll see it in words such as 写す (utsusu, “to copy; to take (a photo)”).
写
- Meaning
- copy; photograph
- On'yomi
- シャ (sha)
- Kun'yomi
- うつ(す) (utsusu)
- Strokes
- 5
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Thinking & noticing
How to remember 写
A cover (冖) lifted off a page you give (与) back with a copy: copying, taking a photo.
Parts: 冖 cover · 与 give
Words with 写
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 写す | うつす utsusu kun | to copy; to take (a photo) |
| 写る | うつる utsuru kun | to be photographed; to be projected |
Example sentences
- ノートを写します。
I'll copy the notes. - うまく写っているといいですが。
I hope it comes out well.