1.
to add in writing; to write more
To supplement existing text by writing additional content.
報告書に補足を書き足した。
I added a supplement to the report.
先生に言われて、説明を書き足した。
I added more explanation as the teacher told me to.
日記に昨日の出来事を書き足す。
I'll add yesterday's events to my diary.
CONJUGATION:
- 書き足す → 書き足さない (negative)
- 書き足す → 書き足して (te-form)
- 書き足す → 書き足した (past)
FORMATION:
Compound verb: 書く (to write) + 足す (to add)
USAGE:
- 文章を書き足す (to add text)
- 理由を書き足す (to add reasons)
- メモに書き足す (to add to notes)
The ~足す pattern indicates adding or supplementing.
Related Words
Related:
付け足す (to add on)