noun
thin Japanese paper; Japanese tissue; vellum paper
Refers to a traditional thin, high-quality Japanese paper, often used for calligraphy, art, or delicate wrapping. The term 厚様 (あつよう) is its thicker counterpart.
See also: 厚様
薄様は書道の練習によく使われる。
Thin Japanese paper is often used for calligraphy practice.
この手紙は薄様に書かれている。
This letter is written on thin Japanese paper.
Composed of 薄 (thin) and 様 (form/appearance), referring to a thin type of paper. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a traditional term in Japanese papermaking.