gauzy; like gauze; sheer
Describes something thin, light, and translucent like gauze fabric. Often used for fabrics, curtains, or delicate visual effects.
Soft light streamed through the gauzy curtain.
She wore a sheer dress and looked very elegant.
Standard kanji-kana spelling.
Alternate spelling using 様 for よう; less common in modern usage.
紗 (しゃ, 'gauze' or 'silk gauze') + の (possessive particle) + よう (様, 'appearance' or 'like'). Literally 'like gauze'.