1.
newly written work; original composition
a literary work, song, screenplay, etc. that is written specifically for a particular purpose or publication, rather than being a reprint or adaptation
Common collocations
- 書き下ろし小説 - newly written novel
- 書き下ろし楽曲 - newly composed song
- 書き下ろしエッセイ - newly written essay
- 書き下ろし脚本 - original screenplay
Similar words
- 描き下ろし - newly drawn artwork (manga, illustrations); same idea for pictures
- 再録 - reprint
- 改稿 - revised version
Usage
In music, a 書き下ろし song means one composed specifically for that project (film, anime, drama), not a pre-existing track.