noun
square character style; block lettering
A style of lettering with thick vertical and horizontal strokes, commonly used in seals, family crests, and decorative contexts.
この印鑑は角字で彫られている。
This seal is carved in the square character style.
noun
printed style; block script
Refers to the standard printed form of Chinese characters, as opposed to cursive or semi-cursive styles. Often used in calligraphy and typography contexts.
楷書と角字は異なる書体です。
Regular script and printed style are different calligraphic styles.
noun
Used to refer to kanji as a writing system, in contrast to kana. This usage is somewhat technical or explanatory.
角字と仮名を混ぜて書くのが一般的です。
It is common to write mixing kanji and kana.
草書 is a highly cursive, abbreviated style, the opposite of the clear, blocky 角字.
角 (square, angle) + 字 (character). The term literally means 'square character', referring to the angular, block-like appearance of the strokes.