brush, writing instrument
On'yomi (音読み)
- ヒツ
- ヒ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ふで
About this kanji
The kanji "筆" means "brush" or "writing instrument". It is commonly used as a noun, and can refer to items used for writing or painting. For instance, "筆記" (ひっき) means "writing", which often refers to written work or note-taking. Another compound is "筆者" (ひっしゃ), meaning "writer", used to describe someone who writes. Additionally, "毛筆" (もうひつ) refers to a "brush pen", a tool that combines the qualities of a brush and a pen, popular in art and caligraphy. When you learn this kanji, remember it often represents tools associated with writing rather than the act of writing itself.
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Example sentences
彼女は筆で絵を描いている。
She is painting with a brush.
Meanings across languages
- English
- brush, writing instrument
- Tiếng Việt
- bút, cây viết
- 日本語
- 筆, ふで, 書く道具
- 한국어
- 붓, 필기 도구
- 中文
- 画笔, 书写工具
- id
- kuas, alat tulis
- th
- พู่กัน, อุปกรณ์เขียน
- es
- pincel, instrumento de escritura
- fr
- pinceau, instrument d'écriture
- de
- Pinsel, Schreibgerät
- pt
- pincel, instrumento de escrita
Common compounds
- 筆記ひっきwriting, taking notes
- 筆者ひっしゃwriter, author
- 毛筆もうひつbrush pen, calligraphy brush
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