直筆(じきひつ)

じきひつ
noun
one's own handwriting; autograph
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1. one's own handwriting; autograph
something written in a person's own hand, as opposed to a copy, print, or someone else's writing; an autograph or holograph
作家(さっか)の直筆(じきひつ)原稿(げんこう)だ。
It's the author's handwritten manuscript.
この手紙(てがみ)は本人(ほんにん)の直筆(じきひつ)です。
This letter is in his own handwriting.
有名(ゆうめい)な画家(がか)の直筆(じきひつ)サインが高額(こうがく)で取引(とりひき)されている。
Autographs by the famous painter are being traded for high prices.

Emphasizes that something was written by the person themselves, not typed, printed, or written by a secretary. Valued in Japanese culture for its personal and authentic quality. Often seen in contexts involving manuscripts, letters, and collectible autographs.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 自筆(じひつ): one's own handwriting — nearly synonymous; slightly more common in legal contexts
  • 肉筆(にくひつ): handwritten (as opposed to printed) — emphasizes the physical act of writing or painting by hand
  • サイン: signature, autograph — loanword, more casual

Related Words

Compare: 自筆(じひつ) (one's own handwriting)
Compare: 肉筆(にくひつ) (handwritten)
Compare: サイン (signature, autograph)
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Added 2026.4.4 4:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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