N2
あらわす (arawasu)
著す
to write, to publish, to author (a book, work)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Specifically refers to writing and publishing significant literary, academic, or artistic works, such as books, theses, or musical compositions. Different from 書く (kaku - to write).
📝 Example Sentences
彼は数々の文学作品を著したことで知られている。
He is known for having authored numerous literary works.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "著す"!
夏目漱石は多くの名作を＿＿＿、日本文学に貢献した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「名作」や「本」などの作品を「書く」際に「著す」を使います。
English: When referring to 'writing' (著す) literary works (meisaku) or books.
English: When referring to 'writing' (著す) literary works (meisaku) or books.
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