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“Handwriting” in Japanese

Short answer
筆跡 hisseki ひっせき

Handwriting in Japanese is “筆跡” (hisseki). Full meaning: handwriting; calligraphy specimen, example of penmanship, holograph.

Other ways to say “Handwriting” in Japanese

手書き tegaki handwriting; handwritten, hand-painted, hand-drawn; skilled penman 手跡 shuseki handwriting; calligraphy specimen, example of penmanship, holograph 親筆 shinpitsu (one's own) handwriting (esp. someone of high rank or status) 墨痕 bokkon ink marks, handwriting 手がき tegaki handwriting; handwritten, hand-painted, hand-drawn; skilled penman 書写 shosha transcription, copying; handwriting (as a school subject), penmanship 書き文字 kakimoji written letters, handwriting 手筋 tesuji lines of the palm, aptitude, handwriting, apt move (in a go or shogi game), standard method 筆蹟 hisseki handwriting; calligraphy specimen, example of penmanship, holograph 手書 tekaki handwriting; handwritten, hand-painted, hand-drawn; skilled penman 手蹟 shuseki handwriting; calligraphy specimen, example of penmanship, holograph

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