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書道 (noun)

The Japanese art of calligraphy, often performed with a brush and ink. It is considered a path to spiritual refinement and artistic expression through the stylized writing of characters.

💬 Example

"日本書道です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a **SHO**w where people are writing on a **DO**or with a big brush. That's **SHO-DO**.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
習字 筆道 墨跡 筆跡 書
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'Shodō' for Western calligraphy. → Use 'Karigurafī' for Western styles.

Saying 'Shodō suru'. → Say 'Shodō wo narau' or 'Shodō wo renshū suru'.

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