用紙(ようし)

用紙(ようし) refers to paper designated for a specific purpose — from blank printer paper to official forms that need to be filled in.

Etymology

用(よう) (use, purpose) + 紙(し) (paper).

Types

• 原稿(げんこう)用紙(ようし): manuscript paper (with grid squares)
• 申請(しんせい)用紙(ようし): application form
• 解答(かいとう)用紙(ようし): answer sheet
• 注文(ちゅうもん)用紙(ようし): order form
• コピー用紙(ようし): copy paper
• A4用紙(ようし): A4 paper

Common patterns

• 用紙(ようし)に記入(きにゅう)する: to fill in a form
• 用紙(ようし)を配(くば)る: to distribute forms

Watch out

Do not confuse with 要旨(ようし) (summary, gist), which has the same reading.