thick Japanese paper; vellum paper
Refers to a type of thick, high-quality Japanese paper, especially vellum. Often contrasted with 薄様 (thin paper).
See also: 薄様
This calligraphy work is written on thick Japanese paper.
Thick Japanese paper gives a more luxurious impression than thin paper.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional paper term.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 厚様.
Compound of 厚 (thick) and 様 (type, style), referring to a thick type of traditional Japanese paper. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.