薄うす様よう

noun

thin Japanese paper; Japanese tissue; vellum paper

Refers to a traditional thin, high-quality Japanese paper, often used for calligraphy, art, or delicate wrapping. The term 厚様 (あつよう) is its thicker counterpart.

See also: 厚様

• 薄うす様ようは書しょ道どうの練れん習しゅうによく使つかわれる。

  Thin Japanese paper is often used for calligraphy practice.

• この手て紙がみは薄うす様ように書かかれている。

  This letter is written on thin Japanese paper.