裏紙(うらがみ)

裏紙(うらがみ) refers to paper that has been used on one side and is reused on the blank back side.

Writing

裏(うら) (back side) + 紙(かみ) (paper)

Common collocations

• 裏紙(うらがみ)を使(つか)う: to use scratch paper
• 裏紙(うらがみ)をメモ用紙(ようし)にする: to use scratch paper for notes
• 裏紙(うらがみ)に印刷(いんさつ)する: to print on the back of used paper

Cultural note

Using 裏紙(うらがみ) is encouraged in many Japanese offices and schools as an eco-friendly practice to reduce paper waste.

Watch out

Be careful not to use paper containing confidential (機密(きみつ)) information as scratch paper.

Related words

• 再利用(さいりよう): reuse, recycling
• 表(おもて): front side (of paper)