随筆
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Base noun form. Refers to a genre of informal, personal essays or miscellaneous writings. Example: 『随筆を書く』 (zuihitsu o kaku, 'write essays').
Theme
Two friends, Yuki and User, are browsing a bookstore and discussing their reading preferences for the weekend.
随筆
ずいひつ
essays, miscellaneous writings
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of 'zui' (随筆 zuihitsu) as 'zoo essays' — miscellaneous writings about various topics, like a zoo full of ideas. 'Zoo essays' → 随筆 (zuihitsu, 'essays').
Cultural Note
『随筆』 (zuihitsu, 'essays') is a traditional Japanese literary form of personal, informal essays. Famous examples include 『枕草子』 (Makura no Sōshi, 'The Pillow Book') by Sei Shōnagon, reflecting daily life and observations.
Forms
Base: 随筆Base noun form. Refers to a genre of informal, personal essays or miscellaneous writings. Example: 『随筆を書く』 (zuihitsu o kaku, 'write essays').