1.
to write, to publish
To write and publish a book or work.
本を著す。
To write/publish a book.
彼は多くの論文を著した。
He authored many papers.
若くして名著を著した。
He authored a masterpiece at a young age.
その学者は歴史に関する本を何冊も著している。
That scholar has authored many books on history.
彼女は自分の経験をもとに一冊の本を著し、多くの人に読まれた。
She authored a book based on her own experience, and it was read by many people.
著す is a formal verb meaning to write and publish a book or scholarly work.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pattern: [work]を著す
HOMOPHONE DISTINCTIONS:
Three verbs read 'あらわす' with different meanings:
- 著す: to author, publish (books/papers)
- 表す: to express, represent
- 現す: to reveal, make appear
REGISTER:
This is formal/literary language. In everyday conversation, 本を書く (to write a book) is more common.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 本を著す: to publish a book
- 論文を著す: to author a paper
- 著書: authored work, one's publications
- 著者: author