投書
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Noun meaning 'letter to the editor' or 'contribution.' Refers to written submissions from readers to publications. Example: 『新聞に投書する』 (shinbun ni tōsho suru, 'to send a letter to the newspaper.').
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User is a journalism student talking with their classmate, Aiko, about a recent newspaper article in the campus library.
投書
とうしょ
letter to the editor
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of throwing a letter into a newspaper's mailbox. You 'throw' (投 tō) a 'writing' (書 sho) — that's a 投書 (tōsho, 'letter to the editor')!
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, 『投書』 (tōsho) is common in newspapers and magazines where readers share opinions or stories. It reflects public engagement and is often featured in columns like 『読者投稿』 (dokusha tōkō, 'reader contributions').
Forms
Base: 投書Noun meaning 'letter to the editor' or 'contribution.' Refers to written submissions from readers to publications. Example: 『新聞に投書する』 (shinbun ni tōsho suru, 'to send a letter to the newspaper.').