Translation guide
Blotting paper is absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink or oil. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 吸取紙 (すいとりがみ), but other terms exist depending on context.
Paper used to absorb excess ink when writing with a fountain pen or calligraphy brush.
The standard term for blotting paper used to absorb ink. Literally 'absorbing paper'.
Paper used to remove excess oil from the face, often for cosmetic purposes.
Blotting paper is specifically designed for absorbing ink or oil. Do not use ティッシュ (tissue) or キッチンペーパー (paper towel) as translations, as they serve different purposes.
万年筆を使うときは、吸取紙を用意してください。
Please prepare blotting paper when using a fountain pen.
Loanword from English, used in stationery contexts. Less common than 吸取紙.
このブロッティングペーパーは吸収力が高い。
This blotting paper has high absorbency.
Specifically for absorbing ink (墨) in calligraphy. Rarely used in everyday contexts.
書道では墨吸い紙を使うこともある。
In calligraphy, blotting paper is sometimes used.
The standard term for oil-blotting paper used on the face. Literally 'oil-removing paper'.
化粧直しにあぶらとり紙を使います。
I use oil-blotting paper for touch-ups.
Kanji variant of あぶらとり紙, often seen on product packaging.
この脂取り紙は肌に優しい。
This oil-blotting paper is gentle on the skin.