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Adjective

 * 1) in written form
 * 2) statutory

Noun

 * 1) written material

Verb

 * 1) to put in writing

Etymology 1
From compound. Kan'on reading, so probably a later borrowing.

Noun

 * 1) written material, writing

Derived terms

 * : codification, putting something into writing; to codify, to put into writing
 * : a written constitution
 * : a written law
 * : a written law

Etymology 2
Compound of.

Noun

 * 1)  starting from the Heian period, an epithet for a person who was assigned to the desired public office, as indicated on his application for office