筆跡
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the style, shape, or characteristics of a person's writing by hand, often with a focus on its distinctiveness or quality.
His handwriting is very easy to read.
It was confirmed to be his own through handwriting analysis.
calligraphy specimen; holograph; example of penmanship
A physical sample of someone's writing, often valued as an autograph, historical document, or model of calligraphy.
This scroll is a valuable calligraphy specimen by Kūkai.
I collect holographs of famous authors.
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.