noun
thin paper; thin Japanese vellum paper
Refers to a very thin, often translucent paper, traditionally used for calligraphy, art, or delicate wrapping. The cross-reference to 薄様 (うすよう) suggests a connection to a specific historical type of thin paper.
See also: 薄様 (うすよう)
薄葉紙は、書道の練習や版画の制作によく使われる。
Thin paper is often used for calligraphy practice and printmaking.
この
This thin paper is very delicate and tears easily.
Compound of 薄 (usu, 'thin') + 葉 (you, 'leaf') + 紙 (shi, 'paper'), literally 'thin leaf paper'. The reading うすようし is a combination of kun'yomi and on'yomi.