書面
Meanings
Refers to a physical or digital written document, often in formal, legal, or business settings. Can specifically mean a letter or written communication.
Please confirm the contract details in writing.
We have sent a letter of apology.
writing; contents of a document
Focuses on the written content or wording of a document, rather than the document as an object. Often used when discussing what is written.
Please read the contents of the document carefully.
We will inform you in writing.
Usage patterns
- 書面で〈動詞〉to do something in writing (e.g. notify, report)
Please notify us of any changes to the contract in writing.
- 書面を提出するto submit a document
You must submit the required documents for the application.
- 書面を交わすto exchange written documents (e.g. contracts)
The two companies exchanged formal documents to finalize the contract.
- 書面に記載するto state or record something in a document
All the important conditions are recorded in the document.
- 書面による〈事〉(a notice, agreement, etc.) done by means of a document
Consent in writing is required.