習字
Meanings
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Refers to the practice of writing characters with a brush, often as a school subject or traditional art. In everyday use, it can mean both the skill and the class itself.
When I was in elementary school, I liked calligraphy class.
She is very good at calligraphy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が習字を習うfor someone to learn/practice calligraphy
My daughter is learning calligraphy from a teacher in the neighborhood.
- 習字教室に通うto attend a calligraphy class
When I was in elementary school, I went to calligraphy class every week.
- 習字の稽古をするto practice calligraphy
I practice calligraphy a little bit every day.