直筆
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one's own handwriting; autograph
Refers to something written by the person themselves, often used for letters, documents, or signed works. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
This letter is in the president's own handwriting.
I bought a book with the author's autograph.
Usage patterns
- 直筆で〈動詞〉to do something (write, sign) in one's own handwriting
He wrote a message to his fans in his own handwriting.
- 直筆の〈物〉an autograph/original item written by the person themselves
The shop is displaying the author's original handwritten manuscript.
- 〈人〉直筆written personally by a specific person (used as a label or credit)
This is a colored autograph board written personally by the director.