初稿

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 初稿 and read しょこう, it is the first complete draft before revision and polishing.
• Basic usage: It is reread to cut unnecessary scenes and may be finished ahead of the deadline.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Complete draft but not final copy
  • The work has a full initial form while still remaining open to editing.