— writing brush, writing, painting brush, handwriting

  • JLPT N2
  • 12 strokes
  • Grade 3
  • Radical 竹
  • #1132 most frequent

Human Activities · Communication

Readings

On'yomi
ヒツ
Kun'yomi
ふで

Example words

  • 執筆しっぴつwriting (e.g. as a profession)
  • ふでwriting brush
  • 筆者ひっしゃwriter (often in self-reference); author
  • 鉛筆えんぴつpencil
  • 随筆ずいひつessays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottings
  • 筆記ひっき(taking) notes; copying
  • 万年筆まんねんひつfountain pen