silk finish; silk covering; silk lining
Refers to a surface or object that is covered, lined, or finished with silk fabric. Often used for traditional items like folding screens, scrolls, or boxes.
This folding screen has a silk finish and a very elegant luster.
I keep important letters in a silk-lined box.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, also used.
Compound of 絹 (kinu, 'silk') and 張り (hari, from 張る haru, 'to stretch, cover'). Literally 'silk covering'.