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拙著 (せっちょ, setcho) Japanese meaning: my book | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Kanji 拙 bungling, clumsy, unskillful 著 renowned, publish, write Related words 拙せっ 稿こう Also a humble term for one's own writing, but 拙稿 is more often used for a draft, manuscript, or article, while 拙著 specifically refers to a published book.
拙せっ 作さく A humble term for one's own work, but broader than 拙著; can refer to any creative work (painting, music, etc.), not just a book.
Etymology Compound of 拙 (humble prefix meaning 'clumsy' or 'poor') and 著 (writing, work). The prefix 拙 is used in several humble expressions to modestly refer to one's own creations or abilities.
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