noun
running and cursive scripts
Refers to the semi-cursive (行書) and cursive (草書) styles of Japanese/Chinese calligraphy, often mentioned together as a pair.
書道の授業では、楷書だけでなく行草も練習します。
In calligraphy class, we practice not only block script but also running and cursive scripts.
草書 is the fully cursive script; 行草 includes this as well as the semi-cursive 行書.
Compound of 行 (gyō, 'running' script) and 草 (sō, 'cursive' script), referring to the two calligraphic styles collectively.