standard · model

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 楷 has 13 strokes and denotes a model or standard.
• Basic usage: 楷書（かいしょ） means standard block script, with clearly distinguished strokes.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Marking the script used
  • In 楷書で書きました, で marks the script used for writing.
• Handling the brush
  • 楷書の基本的な筆遣い means the basic brushwork of standard block script. 筆遣い refers to how the brush is moved to form strokes.