自筆
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one's own handwriting; autograph; holograph
Refers to something written in one's own hand, often used to emphasize authenticity or personal touch. Common in phrases like 自筆の手紙 (a letter in one's own handwriting) or 自筆署名 (autograph signature).
This letter is in his own handwriting.
I got an autograph written by the person themselves.
Usage patterns
- 自筆で〈物〉を書くto write something in one's own handwriting
He wrote a thank-you letter in his own handwriting.
- 自筆の〈物〉a handwritten (item), i.e. something written in the person's own hand
This is her handwritten manuscript.
- 〈物〉に自筆で署名するto sign something oneself, by hand
Please sign the contract in your own handwriting.