Related words 草そう 書しょ 草書 is a specific calligraphic style (cursive script), while くずし字 is a broader term for any cursive or semi-cursive handwritten character, including everyday handwriting.
行ぎょう 書しょ 行書 is a semi-cursive style that is more legible than full cursive; くずし字 can include 行書 but often implies more abbreviated forms.
Written forms くずし 字じ Usage 86%
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling.
崩くず し 字じ Usage 14%
Full kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Etymology Compound of くずし (continuative form of 崩す 'to break down, to simplify') + 字 ('character'). The term refers to simplified or cursive handwritten characters.
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