筆

historical writing

initial brush stroke in calligraphy

copyist; amanuensis

head of a family; first name on a list

outline; synopsis; summary

writing a character (e.g. kanji) in a simplified form; simplified character

taking a break from writing

Formal or literary term

worn-out brush

とくひつ only; Formal or literary term; Humble

my poor writing

war of words

first writing (of the New Year)

someone else writing; someone else's writing

brushwork

fee for writing or painting

writing with an upright brush (using just the tip to create a narrower stroke)

frank writing; writing the bare facts

Humble

poor handwriting; humble reference to one's own handwriting

brush; penmanship

(lineup of authors engaged in a) war of words

end of a brush-stroke

ready writer; prolific writer; productive writer

literary talent

drybrush; brush which gives a blurred effect in writing or painting

wooden stick with a burned tip (used to create underdrawings)

(wielding a) vicious or poison pen

mound covering reverently buried old brushes

faint or blurry way of writing with a brush