懸腕直筆

Reading

Kana: けんわんちょくひつ

Romaji: kenwanchokuhitsu

Definition

noun

1

calligraphy technique of holding the brush perpendicularly, lower arm raised, and elbow held away from the body

See also: 直筆 (reading ちょくひつ, entry #1) 懸腕

Kanji

懸

Readings: ケン、 ケ、 か.ける、 か.かる

Meanings: state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart

腕

Readings: ワン、 うで

Meanings: arm, ability, talent

直

Readings: チョク、 ジキ、 ジカ、 ただ.ちに、 なお.す、 -なお.す、 なお.る、 なお.き、 す.ぐ

Meanings: straightaway, honesty, frankness, fix, repair

筆

Readings: ヒツ、 ふで

Meanings: writing brush, writing, painting brush, handwriting