(がようし)

がようし
noun
drawing paper
1. drawing paper
Thick, white paper used for drawing and painting. Commonly used in schools for art class.
画用紙(がようし)()()いた。
I drew a picture on drawing paper.
(しろ)画用紙(がようし)二枚(にまい)用意(ようい)してください。
Please prepare two sheets of white drawing paper.
子供(こども)たちは画用紙(がようし)にクレヨンで()きな動物(どうぶつ)()いた。
The children drew their favorite animals on drawing paper with crayons.

Thicker than ordinary (かみ), making it suitable for painting and drawing with various media (crayons, watercolors, markers). A staple supply in Japanese schools.