1.
wrapping paper; packaging paper
Paper used to wrap gifts, purchases, or other items.
包み紙をはがす。
To remove the wrapping paper.
きれいな包み紙でプレゼントを包む。
To wrap a present in pretty wrapping paper.
子どもたちは包み紙を破いて、中のプレゼントに大喜びした。
The children ripped open the wrapping paper and were thrilled by the present inside.
Composed of 包み (wrapping, from the verb 包む 'to wrap') + 紙 (paper, with rendaku). A straightforward compound referring to paper used for wrapping.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 包み紙で包む: to wrap in wrapping paper
- 包み紙をはがす: to peel off wrapping paper
- 包み紙を破る: to tear open wrapping paper
- 包み紙に包まれた: wrapped in paper
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ラッピング: wrapping (loanword) — often used for gift wrapping in stores; 包み紙 specifically refers to the paper itself
- 包装紙: wrapping paper — a more formal synonym using on'yomi; 包み紙 uses kun'yomi and feels more everyday
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, wrapping is considered an important part of gift-giving. Department stores and shops typically offer complimentary gift wrapping (包装) with distinctive store-branded wrapping paper.