What does 作文 mean?
作文 is a Japanese noun meaning “essay; composition” in English. It can also be translated as “formal writing with little real meaning” depending on context. It is written as 作文 in kanji, さくぶん in hiragana, and sakubun in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentence
「友情」という題で作文を書きなさい。
Write an essay on "Friendship".