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handwriting, penmanship
The distinctive style or characteristics of a person's handwriting. Often used when identifying or analyzing whose writing it is.
これは父の筆跡だ。
This is my father's handwriting.
筆跡から犯人が特定された。
The culprit was identified from the handwriting.
祖母の筆跡は美しくて、見るたびに感心する。
My grandmother's handwriting is beautiful, and I am impressed every time I see it.
USAGE:
Refers specifically to the unique characteristics of someone's handwriting — the personal style that makes it identifiable. Used in everyday contexts (recognizing a family member's writing) as well as forensic or investigative contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 筆跡鑑定 (handwriting analysis)
- 筆跡を調べる (to examine handwriting)
- 美しい筆跡 (beautiful handwriting)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 手書き: handwritten (as opposed to typed) — focuses on the method, not the style
- 書体: typeface, font — for printed text rather than personal handwriting