紙面
Meanings
space on a page; newspaper page space
Often used in publishing and journalism for the limited printed space available on a page or in a newspaper. Common in phrases such as 紙面の都合で and 紙面を割く.
Because of space limitations on the page, part of the interview was omitted.
Each newspaper devoted a large amount of space to the incident.
surface of paper
A literal use referring to the surface of a sheet of paper, especially when discussing ink, printing, texture, or marks on it.
The ink bled on the surface of the paper, making the letters hard to read.
letter; written document; writings
Formal written use for communication or contents on paper, especially in set phrases such as 紙面にて or 紙面をもって. In many ordinary official-document contexts, 書面 is more common.
Please forgive me for writing, but I would like to express my heartfelt thanks.
I will report on this matter in writing.
Usage patterns
- 紙面の都合でdue to limited page space (in a publication)
Due to space constraints, we shortened the article.
- 紙面を割くto devote page space to something
The newspaper devoted a large amount of space to the incident.
- 紙面を飾るto appear prominently in a newspaper's pages
That photo made the front pages of the newspaper.
- 紙面にて〈事〉をお知らせするto announce something in writing (formal)
We will provide the details in writing at a later date.
- 紙面をもって〈事〉を伝えるto convey something by means of a written notice
We express our thanks in writing.