also: おうし
noun
paper for pasting questions and comments
Archaic term for a sheet of paper on which questions or comments are written and then pasted onto a document or manuscript, used in traditional editing or correspondence.
古文書の余白に押し紙が貼られ、注釈が書き込まれている。
A slip of paper with annotations is pasted in the margin of the old manuscript.
noun
Paper used as a backing or reinforcement, such as for mounting artwork or strengthening documents.
掛け軸の裏には押し紙が使われている。
Backing paper is used on the back of the hanging scroll.
noun
Absorbent paper used to blot excess ink; may be encountered in calligraphy or traditional writing contexts.
書道では、にじみを防ぐために押し紙を当てることがある。
In calligraphy, blotting paper is sometimes applied to prevent smudging.
Alternate kanji spelling without okurigana; also used for the rare reading おうし.
Rare reading for the archaic sense; likely historical or specialized.
Compound of 押し (oshi, 'pressing') + 紙 (kami, 'paper'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term refers to paper used for pressing, backing, or blotting.