noun
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.
紙面の都合で、インタビューの一部を省略しました。
Because of space limitations on the page, part of the interview was omitted.
各紙はその事件
Each newspaper devoted a large amount of space to the incident.
noun
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.
インクが紙面ににじんで、文字が読みにくい。
The ink bled on the surface of the paper, making the letters hard to read.
noun
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.
紙面にて恐縮ですが、心よりお礼申し上げます。
Please forgive me for writing, but I would like to express my heartfelt thanks.
この件につきましては、紙面をもってご報告いたします。
I will report on this matter in writing.