cursive-style character; cursive script
Refers to characters written in a flowing, connected style, often used in calligraphy or historical documents. Can be difficult for modern readers to decipher.
Reading cursive characters in old documents is difficult.
I bought a practice book for cursive script.
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still used.
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.