faint brushstroke; blurry brush writing
Refers to a brushstroke that is faint, blurred, or scratchy, often due to a dry brush or light pressure. Contrasts with 渇筆 (かっぴつ), which specifically means a dry-brush effect.
See also: 渇筆 (かっぴつ)
Characters written with a faint brushstroke have a blurred, expressive quality.
Standard kanji spelling for this calligraphy term.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; the first part is written in kana.
Compound of 掠り (かすり, 'blur, faint trace') + 筆 (ふで, 'brush'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in calligraphy contexts.