noun
fee for writing or painting
A formal term for a payment made to a calligrapher, painter, or writer for their work. Often used in artistic or literary contexts.
書家に潤筆料を包んで依頼した。
I wrapped up a fee for the calligrapher and made a request.
From 潤筆 (junpitsu, 'moistening the brush', i.e., writing or painting) + 料 (ryō, 'fee'). The term originates from the practice of giving a gratuity to a calligrapher or painter to 'moisten the brush' before they begin work.