folded map with covers; folded diagram with covers
Rare term for a map, diagram, or similar sheet folded in a traditional manner with protective covers on both sides, often associated with historical or specialized contexts.
Among old maps, there are folding types called 畳物.
This folded diagram is convenient because it has covers on both sides.
Standard kanji spelling for this rare term.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; may be used when the second kanji is considered difficult or for stylistic reasons.
Compound of 畳 (tatami, 'folding') and 物 (mono, 'thing'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term refers to an object that is folded like a tatami mat.