(n) the written form of a word, Example:while the spoken word stands for something, the written word stands for something that stands for something; a craftsman of the written word
[そうし, soushi] (n) (1) written work (esp. a bound text, as opposed to a scroll); (2) a text written entirely in kana; (3) graphic novel (esp. one created between the 12th and 19th centuries); (4) notebook (for practicing kana, drawing pictures, etc.); (5) rough draft