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draft in Japanese

draft in Japanese is 下書き, 生, 稿 — draft means an early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.

draft in Japanese

下書き
noun
Pronounced: shitagaki
noun
Pronounced: nama
Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
稿
noun
Pronounced:
A version of a written work (such as a book or paper) or drawing.
草稿
noun
Pronounced: sōkō
A version of a written work (such as a book or paper) or drawing.
徴兵
noun
Pronounced: chōhei
A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.

What does "draft" mean?

  1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
    "She sent me the first draft of her novel."
  2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
    "There's a cold draft coming from under the door."
  3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
    "Thousands of young men were called up in the draft."
  4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
    "The team's first pick in the draft was a college quarterback."

draft in a sentence

  • She sent me the first draft of her novel.
  • I need to revise this draft before the deadline.
  • There's a cold draft coming from under the door.
  • Thousands of young men were called up in the draft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "draft" in Japanese?

"draft" in Japanese is 下書き, 生, 稿. draft means: An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.

How do you pronounce 下書き?

"draft" in Japanese is 下書き, pronounced "shitagaki".

How do you use "draft" in a sentence?

Example: "She sent me the first draft of her novel." In Japanese, "draft" is 下書き, 生, 稿.

Are there other ways to say "draft" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "draft": 下書き, 生, 稿, 草稿, 徴兵.

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