How to say "Write" in Japanese

When translating "write" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 書き取る and 著す. In Japanese, 書き取る (かきとる (kakitoru)) is typically associated with "to write down, to take dictation" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents To write down what someone says or what is heard, often used in dictation exercises or note-taking.. On the other hand, 著す (あらわす (arawasu)) maps to "to write, to publish, to author (a book, work)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Specifically refers to writing and publishing significant literary, academic, or artistic works, such as books, theses, or musical compositions. Different from 書く. A literal translation of "write" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!