Kanji · N3 · 12 strokes
筆 / writing brush
Kanji for writing brush or pen.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふで | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
筆 carries the meaning writing brush or pen.
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How to write 筆
Trace 筆 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 筆
筆ふでwriting brush
鉛筆えんぴつpencil
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筆 in context
「何で手紙を書きますか。」「筆で書きます。」
なんでてがみをかきますか。ふででかきます。
"What do you write letters with?" "I write with a brush."
机の上に鉛筆があります。
つくえのうえにえんぴつがあります
There is a pencil on the desk.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 筆 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
筆 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/筆
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