習字(しゅうじ)

しゅうじ
noun
penmanship, calligraphy practice
education
1. penmanship, handwriting practice
The practice of writing characters neatly, especially with brush and ink as taught in Japanese schools.
小学校(しょうがっこう)で習字(しゅうじ)を習(なら)った。
I learned penmanship in elementary school.
習字(しゅうじ)の時間(じかん)は好(す)きだった。
I liked penmanship class.
娘(むすめ)を習字(しゅうじ)教室(きょうしつ)に通(かよ)わせている。
I have my daughter attend calligraphy class.

Similar words

  • 書道(しょどう) - calligraphy as an art form, more formal/artistic
  • 習字(しゅうじ) - penmanship, learning to write properly (school subject)

習字(しゅうじ) focuses on learning proper character formation, while 書道(しょどう) emphasizes artistic expression.

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Related Words

Related: 書道(しょどう) (calligraphy (art form))
Related: 書道家(しょどうか) (calligrapher)
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Added 2026.1.13 22:58 · Revised 2026.10.12 10:59
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