noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
upright brush writing; writing with the brush held vertically
A calligraphy technique where the brush is held upright, using only the tip to create thinner, more controlled strokes. Contrasts with 側筆 (side-brush).
See also: 側筆
書道の先生は直筆で細い線を書く方法を教えてくれた。
The calligraphy teacher taught me how to draw thin lines using the upright brush technique.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
frank writing; writing the bare facts
Describes writing that is straightforward and honest, without embellishment or evasion. Often used in contrast to 曲筆 (distorted writing).
See also: 曲筆
彼の直筆の記事は、事件の真実をありのままに伝えている。
His frank article conveys the truth of the incident just as it is.