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筆
筆 (readings: ひつ, ふで; Japanese kanji) means “writing brush”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 鉛筆 (pencil).
What does 筆 mean?
| Kanji | 筆 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | writing brush |
| Readings | ひつ, ふで |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 筆
筆 is read ひつ or ふで depending on the word.
Example words with 筆
| Example | 鉛筆 (pencil) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14