also: ひつ
writing brush; paintbrush; pen
Refers to the physical tool for writing or painting, including traditional brushes and modern pens.
My grandfather writes letters with a brush.
新しい筆を買った。
I bought a new paintbrush.
brushwork; penmanship; something drawn with a brush
Refers to the act of writing or drawing with a brush, or the resulting work. Often used in artistic or calligraphic contexts.
彼の筆は力強い。
His brushwork is powerful.
この絵は彼女の筆によるものだ。
This painting is by her brush.
writing; the written word
Only with reading ふで
Abstract use referring to the act of composing text or the resulting written work. Restricted to reading ふで.
彼は筆で生計を立てている。
He makes a living by writing.
その記事は彼の筆になるものだ。
That article is from his pen.
Only with reading ひつ
Counter for lots or plots of land. Restricted to reading ひつ.
この土地は三筆に分かれている。
This land is divided into three lots.
This land is divided into three lots.
Please wash the brush well after you finish using it.
She painted the flowers with a brush.
flat brush
mound for burying old brushes
bold handwriting; thick brush strokes
brush-written character; brush-stroke character
brush shop; brushmaker; brush seller
fudegaki persimmon
handwriting habits; idiosyncrasies in writing · style of writing; style of painting
graptolite
brush case; pen case
lipstick brush · benifude (variety of Japanese apricot)