コピー用紙(ようし)

コピー用紙(ようし) is standard white paper used in photocopiers and printers. An everyday office and school supply.

Common sizes in japan

• A4 (210×297mm): most common office standard
• B5 (182×257mm): common in schools (Japan uses the JIS B-series)
• A3 (297×420mm): for larger documents and posters

Common expressions

• コピー用紙(ようし)が切(き)れた: ran out of copy paper
• コピー用紙(ようし)を補充(ほじゅう)する: to refill/restock paper
• コピー用紙(ようし)をセットする: to load paper (into a printer)

Related words

• 上質紙(じょうしつし): high-quality paper
• 再生紙(さいせいし): recycled paper
• 裏紙(うらがみ): scrap paper (reusing the blank back side of printed paper)