筆
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Noun referring to a brush used for writing or painting. Often used in traditional contexts like calligraphy. Example: 『筆で書く』 (fude de kaku, 'write with a brush').
Theme
In a traditional Japanese calligraphy class, User and their instructor Yoshiko discuss the tools used for writing.
筆
ふで
writing brush
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fude' (ふで, 'writing brush') used in calligraphy — it looks like a 'feather' pen. 'Fude' sounds like 'feather' to help remember it's a brush for writing.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『筆』 (fude, 'writing brush') is essential for traditional arts like 『書道』 (shodou, 'calligraphy') and 『水墨画』 (suibokuga, 'ink wash painting'). It's often used during New Year's for writing 『年賀状』 (nengajou, 'New Year's cards').
Forms
Base: 筆Noun referring to a brush used for writing or painting. Often used in traditional contexts like calligraphy. Example: 『筆で書く』 (fude de kaku, 'write with a brush').