JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
筆 — writing brush
- Reading
- ヒツ・ふで
- Meaning
- writing brush; writing; painting brush; handwriting
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
筆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヒツ・ふで and it means writing brush; writing; painting brush; handwriting. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
筆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 筆 (writing brush), 執筆 (writing) and 筆者 (writer).
Japanese words containing 筆
Frequently asked questions
What does 筆 mean in Japanese?
筆 means writing brush; writing; painting brush; handwriting in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 筆 read?
筆 is read ヒツ・ふで. Reading it inside real words — 筆 and 執筆 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 筆 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 筆 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 筆 in a word?
A common word containing 筆 is 筆 (ふで) — "writing brush". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 筆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 筆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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