Vocab Info
N3 Noun, Counter
筆writing brush
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
writing brush, paintbrush, pen
Noun
2.
writing with a brush, drawing with a brush, penmanship, something drawn with a brush
Noun
3.
writing (composing text), the written word
Only applies to ふでCounter
4.
(land) lot, plot
Only applies to ひつ
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筆 【ふで】、筆 【ひつ】
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筆の柄は竹や木で出来ています。
The handle of a brush is made of bamboo or wood.
この筆の毛先に使われている動物は何ですか?
What kind of animal is used for the bristles of this brush?
筆とは、毛先に墨や絵の具を含ませて字や絵をかく道具である。
A brush is a tool used to write or paint by dipping the bristles in ink or paint.
流石、書道の先生の筆の運びは生徒の筆の運びと違って非常に滑らかです。
Indeed, the brushwork of a calligraphy teacher is very smooth compared to that of students.
どんなに練習してもその書道家の熟練した筆の遣い方をマスターするのは無理だ。
No matter how much I practice, it is impossible for me to master the skilled brushwork of a calligrapher.
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