肉筆
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one's own handwriting; autograph; handwritten
Refers to something written by hand by the person themselves, often contrasted with printed or typed text. Common in contexts like letters, manuscripts, or signed works.
This is a letter in the author's own handwriting.
I bought a book with a handwritten autograph.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
as written with a brush; brush-written
Specifically emphasizes that the writing was done with a brush, not a pen or pencil. Often used for traditional calligraphy or historical documents.
A brush-written hanging scroll is displayed in the alcove.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に肉筆で署名するto sign something in one's own handwriting
The painter signed the back of the canvas in their own handwriting.
- 肉筆の〈物〉a handwritten (item), as opposed to a printed one
The handwritten manuscript is on display at the museum.