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卓筆 (たくひつ, takuhitsu) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

卓たく筆ひつ

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Meanings

1

excellent literary work; outstanding writing

A somewhat formal, literary term praising a piece of writing as exceptionally good. Not used in everyday conversation.

この随ずい筆ひつはまさに卓たく筆ひつと呼よぶにふさわしい。
This essay is truly worthy of being called an excellent literary work.

Kanji

卓eminent, table, desk
筆writing brush, writing, painting brush

Related words

名めい文ぶん
名文 is a more common word for a well-written piece, while 卓筆 is more elevated and less frequent.
佳か作さく
佳作 means a good or commendable work, but 卓筆 implies outstanding, superior quality.

Etymology

Compound of 卓 (excellent, eminent) and 筆 (writing, brush). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests 'outstanding writing'.