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Base noun form. Refers to a written draft or copy, such as for a book, article, or speech. Can be used with counters like 『枚』 (mai, 'sheet') for counting pages, e.g., 『原稿一枚』 (genko ichimai, 'one sheet of manuscript').
Theme
In a university library, User and their classmate Aiko work on a group project and discuss writing materials.
原稿
げんこう
manuscript, copy
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'genko' (原稿) as a 'genuine copy' of a manuscript — it's the original draft. 'Genuine copy' → 原稿 (genko, 'manuscript').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『原稿』 (genko, 'manuscript') is commonly used in publishing, journalism, and academic writing. Writers often submit 『原稿』 to editors for review before publication.
Forms
Base: 原稿Base noun form. Refers to a written draft or copy, such as for a book, article, or speech. Can be used with counters like 『枚』 (mai, 'sheet') for counting pages, e.g., 『原稿一枚』 (genko ichimai, 'one sheet of manuscript').