noun
rice starch; rice paste
A traditional starch paste made from rice, used as an adhesive in crafts, bookbinding, and conservation.
姫糊は、和綴じ本の修理によく使われる。
Rice starch paste is often used for repairing Japanese-bound books.
この姫糊は、でんぷん糊より接着力が強い。
This rice paste has stronger adhesion than regular starch paste.
でんぷん糊 is a general starch paste, while 姫糊 specifically refers to a high-quality rice starch paste used in traditional crafts.
The term 姫糊 literally means 'princess paste', likely referring to its fine quality. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.