和紙(わし)

わし
noun
Japanese paper
1. Japanese paper
Traditional handmade paper from Japan.
和紙(わし)で折(お)り紙(がみ)を作(つく)る。
To make origami with Japanese paper.
和紙(わし)は丈夫(じょうぶ)だ。
Japanese paper is durable.
この障子(しょうじ)には和紙(わし)が使(つか)われている。
Japanese paper is used in these shoji screens.

和紙(わし) is traditional Japanese paper.

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Made from plant fibers (mulberry, gampi, etc.)
  • Durable and long-lasting
  • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

USES:

  • Calligraphy, shoji screens, origami, lanterns

FAMOUS TYPES:

  • 美濃和紙(みのわし): Mino washi
  • 越前和紙(えちぜんわし): Echizen washi
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Added 2026.1.9 21:37 · Revised 2026.2.22 10:46
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