筆

Meaning

1. n
   writing brush; paintbrush; pen
2. n
   writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; penmanship; something drawn with a brush
3. n
   writing (composing text); the written word
4. ctr
   (land) lot; plot

Example sentences

• 彼は筆で生計を立てている。

  He earns his bread by writing.

• 私は絵のことはよくわからないが、この筆のタッチはすごいと思う。

  I don't know much about painting, but I can tell that this brush has an excellent stroke feel to it.

• 仕上げの筆を少し加える。

  I add a few finishing touches.