noun
thick Japanese paper; vellum paper
Refers to a type of thick, high-quality Japanese paper, especially vellum. Often contrasted with 薄様 (thin paper).
See also: 薄様
この書道作品は厚様に書かれている。
This calligraphy work is written on thick Japanese paper.
厚様は薄様よりも高級な印象を与える。
Thick Japanese paper gives a more luxurious impression than thin paper.
薄様 refers to thin Japanese paper, while 厚様 is thick paper. They are often used as a contrasting pair.
Compound of 厚 (thick) and 様 (type, style), referring to a thick type of traditional Japanese paper. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.