Japanese symbol for “writings”
著書
ちょしょ
Romaji: chosho
(written) work; book; writings
In Japanese, writings is 著書, read ちょしょ (chosho).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n (written) work; book; writings
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “writings”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 著作 | ちょさく chosaku | writing (a book); book; (literary) work |
| 文 | ふみ fumi | book; writings |
| 紙面 | しめん shimen | letter; writings; document |
| 筆記 | ひっき hikki | notes; writings |
| 文 | ぶん bun | composition; text; writings |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 著者 | ちょしゃ chosha | author (usu. of a particular book); writer |
| 著名 | ちょめい chomei | famous; noted; eminent |
| 著作 | ちょさく chosaku | writing (a book); book; (literary) work |
| 顕著 | けんちょ kencho | remarkable; striking; obvious |
| 名著 | めいちょ meicho | famous book; masterpiece (literary work) |
| 文書 | ぶんしょ bunsho | document; writing; letter |
| 書籍 | しょせき shoseki | book; publication |
| 書類 | しょるい shorui | document; papers |
See also: Chinese symbol for “writings”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.