筆 跡(ひっせき)

ひっせき

noun

handwriting

1. 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(ちち)の筆跡(ひっせき)だ。

This is my father's handwriting.

筆跡(ひっせき)から犯人(はんにん)が特定(とくてい)された。

The culprit was identified from the handwriting.

祖母(そぼ)の筆跡(ひっせき)は美(うつく)しくて、見(み)るたびに感心(かんしん)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(ひっせき)鑑定(かんてい) (handwriting analysis)
筆跡(ひっせき)を調(しら)べる (to examine handwriting)
美(うつく)しい筆跡(ひっせき) (beautiful handwriting)

Similar words

手書(てが)き: handwritten (as opposed to typed) — focuses on the method, not the style
書体(しょたい): typeface, font — for printed text rather than personal handwriting

Related Words

Compare: 手書(てが)き (handwritten)

Compare: 書体(しょたい) (typeface, font)

Compare: 書風(しょふう) (calligraphic style)

Compare: 字形(じけい) (character shape)

Compare: 筆致(ひっち) (writing style)

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