noun
aged paste; fermented starch paste
A traditional starch-based adhesive, aged and microbially fermented, used primarily in the restoration of Japanese paper artworks. The term is domain-specific to conservation and art restoration.
古糊は、日本画の修復に欠かせない接着剤です。
Aged paste is an indispensable adhesive for restoring Japanese paintings.
この掛け軸の裏打ちには、古糊が使われている。
Aged paste is used for the backing of this hanging scroll.