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懸
けん
腕
わん
直
ちょく
筆
ひつ
Meanings
Noun
1. calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body
Kanji used
懸
hang (figuratively)
腕
arm
直
straight
筆
writing brush
Composed of
懸
けん
腕
わん
way of holding a calligraphy brush, with elbow away from the body and arm in the air
直
ちょく
筆
ひつ
writing with an upright brush (using just the tip to create a narrower stroke); frank writing; writing the bare facts