(ほうそうし)

ほうそうし
noun
wrapping paper
1. wrapping paper
Paper used to wrap gifts or products. In Japan, stores typically offer wrapping paper for purchases that are intended as gifts.
プレゼントを包装紙(ほうそうし)(つつ)んだ。
I wrapped the present in wrapping paper.
きれいな包装紙(ほうそうし)(えら)んでください。
Please choose a nice wrapping paper.
百貨店(ひゃっかてん)では商品(しょうひん)()うと無料(むりょう)包装紙(ほうそうし)(つつ)んでくれる。
At department stores, they wrap your purchases in wrapping paper for free.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 包装紙(ほうそうし)(つつ)む (wrap in wrapping paper)
  • 包装紙(ほうそうし)(やぶ)る (tear wrapping paper)

In Japan, gift-wrapping (包装(ほうそう)) is a common service at department stores and specialty shops.