also: ほそふで
noun
fine brush; fine-point writing brush
Refers to a physical brush with a fine tip, used for detailed calligraphy or painting. Can be read as さいひつ or ほそふで.
細筆で細かい線を描く。
Draw fine lines with a fine brush.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
detailed writing; fine writing; writing minutely
Only with reading さいひつ
Used for the act of writing in a detailed, artistic, or meticulous manner, often with a fine brush. Restricted to the reading さいひつ.
彼は経典を細筆で写した。
He copied the sutra in fine writing.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
recording in detail; minutely recording
Only with reading さいひつ
Focuses on writing down information thoroughly and precisely, not necessarily artistic. Restricted to the reading さいひつ.
会議の内容を細筆する。
Record the details of the meeting minutely.