作文 (Sakubun) is a Japanese noun meaning “writing (an essay, prose, etc.), composition, formal writing with little real meaning”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbwriting (an essay, prose, etc.); composition
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbformal writing with little real meaning
Examples
彼女は作文が優秀だ。
She is excellent in composition.
彼は報告書を作文した。
He wrote the report.
彼の作文は申し分ない。
His composition leaves nothing to be desired.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).