🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Shūjaku

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shūjaku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shūjaku/ʃuːˈdʒɑːku/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Technik des Shūjaku erfordert viel Übung."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A style of Japanese calligraphy characterized by its gentle and flowing strokes.

    "The artist showcased her shūjaku skills during the exhibition, impressing everyone with her fluid brushwork."
  2. 2

    A practice or technique in Japanese writing that emphasizes grace and subtlety.

    "Learning shūjaku requires patience and dedication to master the intricate movements of the brush."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shūjaku' originates from Japanese, where it refers to a specific style of writing or calligraphy. The word combines 'shū' (習), meaning 'to practice' or 'to learn', and 'jaku' (弱), meaning 'weak' or 'gentle', reflecting the delicate nature of the art form.

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