also: ちょし
kozo paper; Japanese tissue made from paper mulberry bark
Traditional Japanese paper made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry (楮, kōzo). Used in crafts, restoration, and fine art.
See also: コウゾ
This washi is kozo paper, and it's very strong.
Kozo paper is often used in restoration.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional paper.
Alternate reading, less common than こうぞがみ.
Formed from 楮 “paper mulberry” and 紙 “paper,” with the initial consonant of 紙 voiced in the compound.