Quick answer
筆 is the kanji for "Writing Brush". A common reading is ふで (fude). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Writing Brush
Also : Writing · Handwriting · Painting Brush
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 筆 represents 'WRITING BRUSH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of writing brush.
On-reading: ひつ — remember this sound by associating it with writing brush. Kun-reading: ふで.
Example Sentences
毛筆で書かれた書道の作品は、日本の美の象徴です。
もうひつでかかれたしょどうのさくひんは、にほんのびのしょうちょうです。
Calligraphy works written with a brush are a symbol of Japanese beauty.
筆記体で書かれた手紙は、読みにくい場合があります。
ひっきたいでかかれたてがみは、よみにくいばあいがあります。
Letters written in cursive can be difficult to read.
Vocabulary using 筆
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