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η
Brush, Writing
γ΅γ§ (fude)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese calligraphy (ζΈι) is traditionally practiced with a brush called a η. Master calligraphers spend years learning proper brush control and stroke order.
Memory Trick
Imagine dipping a calligraphy brush into black ink before writing beautiful kanji. That writing brush helps you remember η means 'brush.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ (hitsu)
Kunyomi: γ΅γ§ (fude)
Example Words
η
γ΅γ§ (fude)
Writing brush
ζ―η
γγγ²γ€ (mouhitsu)
Writing brush
ηθ
γ²γ£γγ (hissha)
Author
ηθ¨
γ²γ£γ (hikki)
Writing
Example Sentence
ζΈι γ§ η γ δ½ΏγγΎγγ
γγγ©γ γ§ γ΅γ§ γ γ€γγγΎγγ
shodou de fude o tsukaimasu
We use a brush in Japanese calligraphy.