千 代 紙(ちよがみ)

ちよがみ

noun

decorative patterned paper; chiyogami

1. decorative patterned paper; chiyogami

Traditional Japanese paper printed with colorful patterns such as flowers, geometric designs, or seasonal motifs. Used for origami, crafts, and decorative purposes.

千代紙(ちよがみ)で鶴(つる)を折(お)った。

I folded a crane with chiyogami paper.

お土産(みやげ)に千代紙(ちよがみ)のセットを買(か)った。

I bought a set of chiyogami paper as a souvenir.

千代紙(ちよがみ)の柄(がら)には季節(きせつ)の花(はな)や伝統的(でんとうてき)な模様(もよう)が多(おお)い。

Chiyogami patterns often feature seasonal flowers and traditional designs.

Usage

Originally from the Edo period, 千代紙(ちよがみ) was made by woodblock printing on washi paper. Today, mass-produced versions are widely available and popular as souvenirs for foreign visitors. The name comes from 千代(ちよ) (a thousand generations, meaning long-lasting) + 紙(かみ) (paper).

Common collocations

千代紙(ちよがみ)で折(お)る (to fold with chiyogami)
千代紙(ちよがみ)の柄(がら) (chiyogami pattern)
和(わ)柄(がら)の千代紙(ちよがみ) (Japanese-patterned chiyogami)

Related Words

Related: 折(お)り紙(がみ) (origami)

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Added 2026.3.14 19:32 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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