noun
tracing; trace writing
The act of tracing over characters or shapes, often used in calligraphy practice or children's writing exercises.
子供はひらがなのなぞり書きを練習している。
The child is practicing tracing hiragana characters.
書道の授業で、先生がなぞり書きの手本を配った。
In calligraphy class, the teacher handed out tracing models.