seventh principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; leftward curving stroke
Technical term in calligraphy (永字八法). Refers to a stroke that falls leftwards with a slight curve, resembling a bird pecking.
See also: 永字八法
The seventh of the Eight Principles of Yong is called 'taku'.
「啄」は左に短くはらう筆法だ。
'Taku' is a brush technique that sweeps shortly to the left.
golden opportunity; once-in-a-lifetime chance · perfect synchronicity between Zen master and disciple
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The kanji 啄 originally means 'to peck' (as a bird), and the stroke name derives from the resemblance of the brush movement to a bird pecking.