N3

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N3
Meaning
brush, writing
Onyomi
ヒツ
Kunyomi
ふで
Formula
筆 = 𥫗 + 聿。

Story

筆 is analyzed as a combination of 𥫗 (bamboo), 聿 (hand holding a brush) and denotes brush, writing.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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