稿(げんこう)

げんこう
noun
manuscript, draft, copy
1. manuscript, draft
Written or typed material prepared for publication or presentation.
I sent the manuscript to the editor.
I prepared the script for the speech.
I'm writing a novel on manuscript paper.
The manuscript deadline is approaching.
I revised the manuscript before submitting it.

原稿(げんこう) refers to written material intended for publication or presentation.

Common collocations:

  • 原稿(げんこう)()く (to write a manuscript)
  • 原稿(げんこう)提出(ていしゅつ)する (to submit a manuscript)
  • 原稿(げんこう)用紙(ようし) (manuscript paper - special grid paper)
  • 原稿(げんこう)(りょう) (manuscript fee, payment for writing)
  • 原稿(げんこう)()()り (manuscript deadline)

Types:

  • 手書(てが)原稿(げんこう) (handwritten manuscript)
  • 電子(でんし)原稿(げんこう) (electronic manuscript)

Related terms:

  • 草稿(そうこう) (draft)
  • 下書(したが)き (draft, rough copy)