つづる

This is the 3763rd most frequent Japanese word.

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つづる

"To spell" or "to compose."


Here, 'つづる' is used in the sense of '[to compose/issue/write],' referring to the act of writing or composing text in a thoughtful manner.

手紙をつづるのは私の趣味です。

Composing letters is my hobby.


In this example, 'つづる' means '[to describe/compose],' indicating the action of putting one's story into written form.

彼は自分のストーリーを本につづった。

He spelled out his story in a book.


Here, 'つづる' signifies '[to spell],' asking someone to spell out their name in alphabetical characters.

アルファベットで名前をつづってください。

Please spell your name in the alphabet.