wrapping paper; decorative paper cover
Refers to paper used to wrap or cover items, often for gifts, formal presentations, or protection. Can be a simple sheet or a decorative wrapper.
I put a beautiful wrapping paper on the gift.
This wrapping paper is made of Japanese paper.
風呂敷 is a cloth wrapping, whereas 掛け紙 is paper.
Common spelling for decorative or protective paper wrapping, especially for gifts or formal items.
Abbreviated form of 懸け紙; less common but still encountered.
Alternate kanji; 懸 can imply hanging or suspending, but in this compound it is interchangeable with 掛け紙.
Abbreviated form of 掛け紙; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 掛け (kake, 'hanging' or 'covering') + 紙 (kami, 'paper'), with rendaku voicing to がみ. The term literally means 'covering paper'.