1.
writing, authoring
The act of writing, especially books, articles, or other substantial written works.
小説の執筆に専念している。
I'm dedicating myself to writing a novel.
この記事は山田先生が執筆した。
This article was written by Professor Yamada.
執筆活動を続けている。
I'm continuing my writing activities.
締め切りに間に合うように、毎日数時間執筆に充てている。
I'm devoting several hours a day to writing so I can make the deadline.
あの作家は病気を患いながらも最後まで執筆を続け、亡くなる直前に作品を完成させた。
That writer continued writing even while ill, and completed the work just before passing away.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 執筆する (to write, to author)
- 執筆者 (author, writer)
- 執筆活動 (writing activities)
- 執筆中 (in the process of writing)
USAGE NOTE:
執筆 is more formal than 書く and implies serious writing work like books, articles, or academic papers. It's not used for casual writing like notes or text messages.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 著作 - written work, authorship
- 著述 - writing (formal/literary)
[Register: Formal]