筆
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 筆
1
Common noun
writing brush; paintbrush; pen
Examples
仕上げの筆を少し加える。
I add a few finishing touches.
2
Common noun
writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; penmanship; something drawn with a brush
3
ふで only; Common noun
writing (composing text); the written word
4
ひつ only; Counter
(land) lot; plot
Kanji in this Word
筆
12 strokes
Frequency: 1132
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
writing brush
writing
painting brush
handwriting
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふで
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はじめ
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