noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
The act of copying a text by hand, often for study or preservation. Can be used as a noun or with する.
古文書を書写する作業は根気がいる。
The work of transcribing old documents requires patience.
彼は
He devoted himself to the copying of sutras.
noun
handwriting (school subject); penmanship
Refers specifically to the school subject where students practice neat handwriting, often with brush or pen. Not used as a suru-verb in this sense.
小学校では書写の時間に毛筆を使う。
In elementary school, we use a brush during penmanship class.