三さん筆ぴつ

noun

the three famous ancient calligraphers

Historical term referring to Emperor Saga, Tachibana no Hayanari, and Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai), celebrated as the three great calligraphers of the early Heian period.

• 三さん筆ぴつは、平へい安あん時じ代だい初しょ期きの書しょ道どうの大たい家かとして知しられている。

  The Sanpitsu are known as great calligraphers of the early Heian period.