ichidan verb, transitive verb
finish writing; complete a written work
Used when a piece of writing, such as a report, novel, or letter, is brought to completion. Emphasizes the final stage of the writing process.
彼は一晩でレポートを書き上げた。
He finished writing the report in one night.
小説を書き上げるのに三年かかった。
It took three years to complete the novel.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
write down; write out a list
Focuses on the act of putting items into written form, often in a list or systematic manner. Implies writing everything that needs to be written.
必要なものをリストに書き上げてください。
Please write down the necessary items on a list.
彼は黒板に公式をすべて書き上げた。
He wrote out all the formulas on the blackboard.