eight sun; approx. 24 cm
Traditional Japanese unit of length; 1 sun ≈ 3.03 cm, so 8 sun ≈ 24.2 cm. Used in historical or craft contexts.
This obi is made with a width of eight sun.
eight-sun dish; kaiseki tray; food on such a dish
In kaiseki cuisine, a square wooden tray about 24 cm across used to serve a selection of delicacies; also refers to the food arranged on it.
thick traditional Japanese paper
A variety of thick, high-quality washi traditionally used for calligraphy, painting, or formal documents. Rarely encountered outside specialist contexts.
In kaiseki cuisine, seasonal delicacies are arranged on the hassun tray.
A washi called hassun was often used for calligraphy works.