善ぜん書しょ

noun

beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book

This word has three distinct meanings: (1) beautiful calligraphy or a fine piece of calligraphy, (2) a skilled calligrapher, and (3) a good or morally uplifting book. The intended meaning depends heavily on context. The 'calligrapher' sense is less common in modern usage.

• 彼かれの善ぜん書しょは展てん覧らん会かいで高たかく評ひょう価かされた。

  His beautiful calligraphy was highly praised at the exhibition.

• この善ぜん書しょは多おおくの人ひとに読よまれている。

  This good book is read by many people.