How to Say ‘Write (it)’ in Japanese
書いて
kai te
[kah-ee teh]
💬 Usage Tip: This is the て form of 書く. You use this shape for soft commands and step-by-step instructions, like 押して or 聞いて.
Phrase Breakdown
書い
kai
[kah-ee]
write (te-form stem)
Stem of 書く used to make the て-form (書いて). Used before て to connect actions or make requests.
ここに名前を書いてください。
Please write your name here.
て
te
[teh]
te (connective/request form marker)
Part of the て-form. Connects verbs, makes requests with ください, gives reasons, etc.
ゆっくり話して。
Speak slowly, please.
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