Meaning

Primary

Writing

Alternatives

Authorship, A Work

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

An author makes writing in an activity known as authorship.

Note that this word isn't a general term for writing! 著作 has a more specific nuance — it's mostly used to talk about a work or the writings of a particular author. You'll also see it often in the compound 著作権, in relation to copyright.

Reading

ちょさく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は少なくとも五十は著作があります。

She has no less than fifty books published.

Kanji Composition