cursive handwriting; connected characters; running script
Refers to writing in which characters are joined together in a flowing, cursive style, as opposed to printed or separated characters. Often used in calligraphy or informal handwriting.
My grandfather's letters are written in cursive, so they are hard to read.
Practicing connected characters lets you write flowing letters like cursive.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 続け (continuation) + 字 (character). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term straightforwardly describes characters written in a continuous, connected manner.