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homonym Comparative
書く
VS
かく

Differences Between "書く" and "かく"

Option A
書く
Meaning
to write, to draw
Reading
かく (kaku)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
手紙を書きます。
I write a letter.
Option B
かく
Meaning
to write, to draw
Reading
かく (kaku)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
手紙をかきます。
I write letters.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to write, to draw)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 書く: Used for creating text or images. Polite form is 書きます (kakimasu).
- かく: Transitive verb. Can mean 'to write' (characters, letters) or 'to draw/paint' (pictures). The kanji is 書く.
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