筆ひっ頭とう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

brush tip

Literal meaning: the tip of a writing brush. The reading ふでがしら is possible but rare.

• 筆ひっ頭とうに墨すみをつける。

  Dip the brush tip in ink.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

first on a list; top of the list

Used for the first item or name in a written list, such as a roster or ranking.