washi

English

Etymology

From Japanese 和紙 (washi).

Noun

washi (uncountable)

  1. A tough paper used in traditional Japanese art forms.
    • 2007 September 13, Mitchell Owens, “Room to Improve”, in New York Times‎:
      My favorite is Model B, a nubby construction that is 18 inches wide by 92 inches long and is made of washi paper over bamboo ribs.

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Romanization

washi

  1. Rōmaji transcription of わし
  2. Rōmaji transcription of ワシ
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