書道
Meanings
1
calligraphy (esp. East Asian brush calligraphy)
Refers to the art of writing characters with a brush and ink, especially Japanese calligraphy based on Chinese characters. Often distinguished from Western calligraphy (カリグラフィー).
See also: カリグラフィー
She attends a calligraphy class every week.
Calligraphy is one of Japan's traditional arts.
Usage patterns
- 書道を習うto learn/practice calligraphy
My daughter takes calligraphy lessons every Saturday.
- 書道教室に通うto attend a calligraphy class
On weekends I go to a calligraphy class.
- 書道の腕を磨くto hone one's calligraphy skills
He practices every day to improve his calligraphy skills.