Translation guide
The English phrase "write out" can mean to write something in full, to copy or transcribe, or to fill out a form. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Please write out the words in full.
Means 'write everything'. Used when you want to emphasize writing all parts without skipping.
Don't use abbreviations; write it all out.
Means 'write formally'. Used when you need to write something in its official or full form, like a full name or title.
Please write out your name in full (without abbreviating).
Express the action of copying text from one place to another, or transcribing spoken words.
Means 'to copy by writing'. This is the standard verb for copying text by hand.
Please write it out in your notebook.
Means 'to make a clean copy'. Used when you rewrite a draft neatly.
Please write out a clean copy of the draft.
Means 'to transcribe' or 'to transfer (written information)'. Often used in business contexts for copying data from one document to another.
Please write out this information in the ledger.
Express the action of completing a form by writing the required information.
Means 'to fill in' or 'to write in'. This is the standard verb for filling out forms.
Please write out the necessary information on this form.
Means 'to write in' or 'to fill in'. Slightly more casual than 記入する, often used for writing in blanks or boxes.
Specifically for writing a check or similar financial instrument.
空欄に答えを書き込んでください。
Please write out the answers in the blanks.