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
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?