筆跡 (ひっせき, hisseki) Japanese meaning: handwriting | KotomoraHis handwriting is very easy to read.
It was confirmed to be his own through handwriting analysis.
Usage patterns
筆跡を鑑定するto have handwriting forensically examined/authenticated
The police had the handwriting on the will forensically examined.
筆跡が似ているfor handwriting to resemble someone else's
This letter's handwriting resembles my father's.
筆跡を偽造するto forge someone's handwriting
The culprit forged his boss's handwriting to sign the document.
筆跡でわかるto be able to tell who wrote something by their handwriting
I could tell who wrote it just from the handwriting.
文筆
筆跡 means someone's handwriting style, sharing the kanji 筆 with 文筆 but referring to a completely different concept.
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 蹟 is an older variant of 跡.
筆迹
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 迹 is an older variant of 跡.
