scroll roller; scroll
Refers to the cylindrical rod around which a scroll is wound, or by extension the scroll itself. Often used in contexts of traditional calligraphy or painting.
The scroll roller of the hanging scroll broke.
An old map is drawn on this scroll.
Standard spelling for the scroll roller or scroll itself.
Variant spelling without okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 巻き (maki, 'rolling') + 軸 (jiku, 'axis, roller').