handwritten abbreviation of kanji
Refers to simplified or abbreviated kanji forms used in handwriting, often for speed or convenience. Common in personal notes, calligraphy, or informal writing.
The handwritten abbreviation of '門' is often written like '门'.
To read old documents, knowledge of handwritten abbreviations is necessary.
略字 is a broader term for any abbreviated character, while 筆写略字 specifically refers to handwritten abbreviations.
草書 is a cursive script style, whereas 筆写略字 are individual simplified forms used in handwriting, not a full script.
Compound of 筆写 (handwriting) and 略字 (abbreviated character). The term is transparent and likely a modern coinage to describe simplified handwritten kanji forms.