よしず

noun

reed screen; reed blind

A traditional screen or blind made of woven reeds, used for shade, privacy, or wind protection, often set up outdoors in summer.

• 夏なつになると、縁えん側がわによしずを立たてかける。

  In summer, we lean a reed screen against the veranda.

• よしずで日ひ差ざしを遮さえぎって、涼すずしい風かぜだけを通とおす。

  We block the sunlight with a reed screen and let only the cool breeze through.