筆

omission (of words and passages); abbreviation

writing a character in a simplified form; omitting strokes from a kanji

rapid writing

stylus; steel pen; stencil pen

red-ink brush

artist's brush

autograph; one's own handwriting; personal note

fine brush or pencil; small or fine handwriting

sketch (done by pencil)

writing slowly

one's last (piece of) writing; last work

ceasing to write; giving up writing

outstanding work of calligraphy

picture painted by hand; painting (as opposed to a woodblock print); original painting; original drawing

divine pronouncement (esp. in Tenri and Ōmoto)

collection of essays (miscellaneous writings, literary jottings, etc.)

Proverb

a good workman does not blame his tools

illiteracy

brush strokes; manner of using a brush; use of a pen; penmanship

(printed or written in) large letters

Beginning a brief letter

this will just be a short note; I'm writing to tell you

stopping writing

Proverb

Homer sometimes nods; even Kōbō Daishi's handwriting contains mistakes

hasty writing; scribble

ceasing to write; ceasing one's writing activities; retiring as a writer; putting down one's pen

literary talent; clever style