Japanese word

習字

Pronunciation

Romajishūji

Meaning

  • nouncalligraphy

Example

学校で習字をします。gak kō de shū ji o shi ma su

I do calligraphy at school.

Illustration for 習字 (calligraphy)

More examples

大会に向けて、習字の作品を丁寧に仕上げます。tai kai ni mu ke te shū ji no saku hin o tei nei ni shi a ge ma su

I carefully finish my calligraphy piece for the competition.

Core concept

Centers on repeatedly practicing the shape and movement of written characters until the writing becomes controlled and expressive.

Common phrases

  • 習字教室shū ji kyō shitsu

    calligraphy class

  • 習字道具shū ji dō gu

    calligraphy supplies

  • 習字をするshū ji o su ru

    do calligraphy

Similar words

書道shodō: The art and discipline of expressing beauty through the skilled writing of characters.
書写shosha: The practice of writing characters accurately and neatly, often by following a model.
筆書きfudegaki: The act of writing characters with a brush instead of a pen or pencil.

Definition in Japanese

文字の形や書き方を繰り返し練習すること。moji no katachi ya ka ki kata o ku ri kae shi ren shū su ru ko to

Word origin

習字 (shūji) is formed from 習 (shū, "learn or practice") and 字 (ji, "character"), linking practice with the writing of characters.

Usage tips

  • The school activity 習字 (shūji) often uses a brush, ink, and special paper, giving the word a more traditional sense than ordinary handwriting practice.

Other meanings

  • penmanshipnoun

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