noun
coarse hemp or linen thread; fabric woven from such thread
Refers to a traditional coarse yarn or cloth made from hemp or linen, historically used for mosquito nets, summer garments, and similar utilitarian items. The term is now largely historical or encountered in discussions of traditional textiles.
昔はもじで蚊帳を作った。
In the past, they made mosquito nets from coarse hemp thread.
この夏着はもじで織られている。
This summer garment is woven from coarse linen cloth.