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calligraphy in Japanese

calligraphy in Japanese is 書道, カリグラフィー, 書法 — calligraphy means the art of decorative, stylized handwriting; also, writing produced in this style.

calligraphy in Japanese

書道
noun
Pronounced: shodō
カリグラフィー
noun
Pronounced: karigurafī
書法
noun
Pronounced: shohō
習字
noun
Pronounced: shuuji

What does "calligraphy" mean?

  1. noun The art of decorative, stylized handwriting; also, writing produced in this style.
    "She studied Japanese calligraphy for years before opening her own studio."

calligraphy in a sentence

  • She studied Japanese calligraphy for years before opening her own studio.
  • The wedding invitations were addressed in elegant calligraphy.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "calligraphy" in Japanese?

"calligraphy" in Japanese is 書道, カリグラフィー, 書法. calligraphy means: The art of decorative, stylized handwriting; also, writing produced in this style.

How do you pronounce 書道?

"calligraphy" in Japanese is 書道, pronounced "shodō".

How do you use "calligraphy" in a sentence?

Example: "She studied Japanese calligraphy for years before opening her own studio." In Japanese, "calligraphy" is 書道, カリグラフィー, 書法.

Are there other ways to say "calligraphy" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "calligraphy": 書道, カリグラフィー, 書法, 習字.

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