草稿
Meanings
1
Refers to a preliminary written version, such as a rough draft, working manuscript, or preparatory notes. Often used in academic, literary, or editorial contexts.
I sent the draft of my thesis to my advisor.
This manuscript still needs a lot of corrections.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の草稿を書くto write a draft of something
I finished writing a draft of the paper.
- 草稿を練るto polish or refine a draft
I revised the draft over and over again.
- 草稿に手を入れるto make corrections or edits to a draft
The editor made revisions to the draft.
- 草稿を仕上げるto complete a draft
I finished the draft before the deadline.