hosho paper; traditional white uncreased Japanese paper
A high-quality, uncreased paper traditionally made from mulberry fibers, used for formal documents, calligraphy, and artistic purposes. The term is somewhat specialized and may not be familiar to all learners.
See also: 奉書
Hosho paper is often used for certificates and scrolls.
This letter is written on hosho paper.
The word combines 奉書 (hōsho, 'formal document') and 紙 (kami, 'paper'), referring to the paper used for such documents. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is associated with high-quality mulberry paper used in official and ceremonial contexts.