文ぶん筆ぴつ業ぎょう

noun

literary profession; writing as a career

Refers to the occupation of a writer, including authors, journalists, and other professional writers. Often used in contexts discussing one's livelihood through writing.

• 彼かれは文ぶん筆ぴつ業ぎょうで生せい計けいを立たてている。

  He makes a living by writing.

• 文ぶん筆ぴつ業ぎょうに就つくには、文ぶん章しょう力りょくだけでなく、幅はば広ひろい知ち識しきも必ひつ要ようだ。

  To enter the literary profession, not only writing skills but also broad knowledge is necessary.