Keyword
writing brush
Info
FrequencyTop 1200-1300
Type
Kyōiku (3rd grade) 
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KankenLevel 8
Heisig1014
Readings
ふで
(33%)
ひっ
(24%)
ひつ
(23%)
ぴつ
(18%)
Composed of
bamboo
brush
Used in vocabulary (233 in total)
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
writing (e.g. as a profession)
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
writer; author
worthy of special mention
writing implement; writing tool
(taking) notes; copying
one's own handwriting; autograph
to be led by; to be headed by
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
writing on someone's behalf
paintbrush
special mention
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
written examination
pencil case; pencil box; writing brush case
communicating in writing
improvement (to a piece of writing or painting); revision; correction; touching up
essays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottings
to pen; to write; to draw
one's own handwriting; autograph; holograph
colored pencil; coloured pencil
writing materials
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
(writing, painting) brush
to stop writing; to put down one's pen; to close (a letter)
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
literary art; literary activity; writing
strength of a brushstroke
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
tip of brush
private secretary; amanuensis
style of penmanship
biggest shareholder; largest stockholder
copying (by hand); transcribing
to break off writing
writer; author; literary person; one who lives from writing
one's own handwriting; autograph; as written with a brush
brushwork; handling of one's brush; command of one's pen; penmanship
good correspondent; ready writer
calligraphy pen
strength of the brush stroke; power of the pen; ability to write
fertile shoot of field horsetail; wooden stick with a burned tip (used to create underdrawings)
poor handwriting
character written by brush; brush-stroke character
written and spoken words; description
editor-in-chief
slate pencil
a bold hand
pencil case; pen case; writing case; brush case
using a new brush for the first time; doing something for the first time; man losing his virginity (esp. to an older woman)
calculating on paper; writing and arithmetic
one-stroke sketch; unicursal
using a new brush for the first time; doing something for the first time; man losing his virginity (esp. to an older woman)
brush and paper; written description
drawing or writing in pencil
taking dictation; note-taking
literary profession; writing
rapid writing
making a living copying or writing
stylus; steel pen; stencil pen
stationery; pen and ink; writing materials
poor correspondent; apparent disdain of (or trouble with) writing; someone who appears to dislike (or be poor at) writing
red-ink brush
artist's brush
autograph; one's own handwriting; personal note
fine brush or pencil; small or fine handwriting
sketch (done by pencil)
writing slowly
pen or brush stand
one's last writing; ceasing to write
private secretary; amanuensis
brushwork; handling of one's brush; command of one's pen; penmanship
brushmaker (calligraphy); brush seller
outstanding work of calligraphy
writing brush and inkstone; writing; composition; daily life of a writer
written record
picture painted by hand; painting (as opposed to a woodblock print); original painting; original drawing
divine pronouncement (esp. in Tenri and Ōmoto)
collection of essays (miscellaneous writings, literary jottings, etc.)
a good workman does not blame his tools
illiteracy
feel of a brush or pen
stroke (dash) of the pen; (force of) brushwork
tip of a brush or pen; (force of a) writing style
brush strokes; manner of using a brush; use of a pen; penmanship
(printed or written in) large letters
this will just be a short note; I'm writing to tell you
stopping writing
Homer sometimes nods; (lit.) even Kōbō Daishi's handwriting contains mistakes
hasty writing; scribble
ceasing to write; ceasing one's writing activities; retiring as a writer; putting down one's pen
literary talent; clever style
powerful pen; facile pen
forged handwriting; plagiarism
last but not least; finally
retouch; correction; improvement
lipstick brush; benifude (variety of Japanese apricot)
poor correspondent; apparent disdain of (or trouble with) writing; someone who appears to dislike (or be poor at) writing
stroke order (esp. of a Chinese character)
beginning to write; beginning of a brush-stroke
random jottings
brush cleaner; brush cleaning; brush washing; writing brush washer
brushwork; handling of one's brush; command of one's pen; penmanship
habits of handwriting; handwriting idiosyncrasies; style of writing; style of painting
pen or pencil
written denunciation
character written by brush; brush-stroke character
brush cleaner; brush cleaning; brush washing; writing brush washer
pen and paper; writing
skillful penmanship; skilled calligrapher
part of end phrase in a letter
writing brush and paper; pen and paper; handwriting
writing and arithmetic
troubles brought on by what one has written
to stop writing; to put down one's pen; to close (a letter)
writing; painting
brushwork; writing
two highest ranked maegashira wrestlers
writing life; period of life spent writing
Homer sometimes nods; (lit.) even Kōbō Daishi's handwriting contains mistakes
at the time of writing
three famous ancient calligraphers: Emperor Saga and Tachibana (no) Hayanari and Kooboo Daishi
fine-point brushes
stroke in a Chinese character
critical argument laden with value judgment, where an indirect cause, often trivial, is made to appear as leading to the effect
to drive a quill (pen); to wield the writing brush
(my) poor writing; scribbling; hasty writing
fudegaki (variety of sweet Japanese persimmon)
the same handwriting
beautiful brushwork or writing
power of the pen
misrepresentation; falsification
old writing
to write well; to be a good writer; to wield a facile pen
(one's own) handwriting (esp. someone of high rank or status)
historical writing
initial brush stroke in calligraphy
head of a family; first name on a list
copyist; amanuensis
outline; synopsis; summary; simplified form of a kanji
taking a break from writing
troubles brought on by what one has written; incident occasioned by a serious slip of the pen
translation
essays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottings
war of words
first writing (of the New Year)
someone else writing; someone else's writing
a good workman does not blame his tools
fee for writing or painting
writing with an upright brush (using just the tip to create a narrower stroke); frank writing; writing the bare facts
two highest ranked wrestlers in juryo division
writing left by the deceased
poor handwriting; humble reference to one's own handwriting
brush; penmanship
(lineup of authors engaged in a) war of words
twisting of the truth in one's writing; playing with text to distort the truth
end of a brush-stroke
ready writer; prolific writer; productive writer
literary talent
drybrush; brush which gives a blurred effect in writing or painting
wooden stick with a burned tip (used to create underdrawings)
using a new brush for the first time; doing something for the first time; man losing his virginity (esp. to an older woman)
(wielding a) vicious or poison pen
mound covering reverently buried old brushes
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
fertile shoot of field horsetail
good correspondent; ready writer
writing brush and inkstone; writing; composition; daily life of a writer
collection of essays (miscellaneous writings, literary jottings, etc.)
last but not least; finally
brush movement where a horizontal line turns sharply downwards (in calligraphy)
abbreviation; simplified form of a character; cutting out some strokes in a character; omitting some passages
wooden stick with a burned tip (used to create underdrawings)
expert in old writing
worthless painting and writing
excellent literary work
imperial autograph
handwritten abbreviation (of kanji)
subdivision of a lot
unrefined penmanship
written response
speak and write plainly (frankly); speak and write without reserve
boundary (e.g. of property)
(Japanese) land registration system
eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Art of the Brush (esp. school of Japanese Zen calligraphy)
calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body
penicilliary artery; penicillus
question and answer in writing; written reply to a written question
painting with the body of a brush's bristles (to create a thicker line than possible with the tip)
faint or blurry way of writing with a brush
faint or blurry way of writing with a brush
stump of a pencil or brush
grind your inkstick gently but move your brush vigorously; (lit.) let the hungry ghost grind your inkstick, let the ogre hold your brush
grind your inkstick gently but move your brush vigorously; (lit.) let the hungry ghost grind your inkstick, let the ogre hold your brush
consolidation of lots; land consolidation
hair-pencil picture; wash drawing
kanji "brush" radical
graptolite (extinct Paleozoic era invertebrate)
eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana); red cedar; red juniper; pencil cedar; aromatic cedar
eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana); red cedar; red juniper; pencil cedar; aromatic cedar
Examples (130 in total)
"May I use this pencil?" "Yes, you may."
"May I use your pencil?" "Sure go ahead."
Would you lend me your pencil?