brush · writing

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 筆 has 12 strokes and relates to brushes and writing implements.
• Basic usage: 筆 is read ふで, and 鉛筆 is read えんぴつ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Writing with a brush or pencil
  • 筆に墨を含ませて describes loading a brush with ink.
  • 新しい鉛筆で means with a new pencil.
  • で indicates the tool used for writing.