書しょ

noun, noun, used as a suffix

book; document

General term for a written work or document; also used as a suffix in compound words like 参考書 (reference book) or 証明書 (certificate).

• この書しょは江え戸ど時じ代だいに書かかれた。

  This book was written in the Edo period.

• 必ひつ要よう書しょ類るいを提てい出しゅつしてください。

  Please submit the necessary documents.

noun

calligraphy; penmanship

Refers to the art of beautiful writing, especially Chinese-style calligraphy. Often used in contexts like 書道 (calligraphy) or 書を習う (learn calligraphy).

• 彼かれは書しょの達たつ人じんだ。

  He is a master of calligraphy.

noun

handwriting

Refers to the style or quality of a person's handwriting. Often used in phrases like 書が上手い (have good handwriting).

• 彼かれの書しょはとても読よみやすい。

  His handwriting is very easy to read.

noun

letter; note

A written message or correspondence. Slightly formal; in casual contexts, 手紙 is more common.

• お礼れいの書しょをしたためる。

  I write a letter of thanks.