一筆

Meaning

1. n
   one stroke (of a brush)
2. n
   a few lines (of writing); note; short letter; (dropping) a line
3. n
   writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush)
4. n
   parcel (of land)
5. n
   same handwriting

Example sentences

• 北海道に着き次第、一筆差し上げます。

  As soon as I get to Hokkaido, I'll drop you a line.

• 彼女に一筆書いてみたらどうですか。

  Why don't you drop her a line?

• 時間があったら、時々私に一筆便りを書いて下さい。

  If you have time, drop me a line now and then.