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.
Express the idea of writing something completely, without abbreviations or shorthand.
Literally 'write without omitting'. This is the most direct and natural way to say 'write out in full'.
単語を省略せずに書いてください。
Please write out the words in full.
Means 'write everything'. Used when you want to emphasize writing all parts without skipping.
略語を使わないで、全部書いて。
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.
名前は略さずに正式に書いてください。
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.
ノートに書き写してください。
Please write it out in your notebook.
Means 'to make a clean copy'. Used when you rewrite a draft neatly.
下書きを清書してください。
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.
この情報を帳簿に転記してください。
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.
この用紙に必要事項を記入してください。
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.
空欄に答えを書き込んでください。
Please write out the answers in the blanks.
Specifically for writing a check or similar financial instrument.
Idiomatic phrase meaning 'to write a check'. Literally 'to cut a check'.
彼は家賃の小切手を切った。
He wrote out a check for the rent.
A more literal 'write a check', but less idiomatic than 小切手を切る.
金額を小切手に書いてください。
Please write out the amount on the check.