文筆
Meanings
1
literary activity; writing; literary art
Refers to the act or profession of writing, especially literary or artistic writing. Often used in compound phrases like 文筆家 (writer, literary figure) or 文筆活動 (literary activities).
He makes a living by writing.
I quit my job to devote myself to literary activities.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が文筆で生計を立てるto make a living through literary writing
He makes a living through literary writing.
- 文筆に携わるto be engaged in literary work
She has been engaged in literary work for many years.
- 文筆の才があるto have a talent for writing
He has a talent for writing.