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古筆家 (こひつか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

古こ筆ひつ家か

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Meanings

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noun

expert in old writing; connoisseur of ancient calligraphy

Refers to a person skilled in evaluating, authenticating, or appreciating old Japanese calligraphy and manuscripts.

彼かれは有ゆう名めいな古こ筆ひつ家かで、古ふるい書しょの鑑かん定ていを頼たのまれることが多おおい。
He is a well-known expert in old writing, and is often asked to appraise ancient calligraphy.

Kanji

古old
筆writing brush, writing, painting brush
家house, home, family

Similar words

古こ筆ひつ
古筆 refers to old calligraphy or manuscripts themselves, while 古筆家 is the person who specializes in them.

Etymology

Compound of 古筆 (old writing/calligraphy) and 家 (expert/specialist). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for naming specialists in traditional arts.