薄うす葉よう紙し

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)

• 薄うす葉よう紙しは、書しょ道どうの練れん習しゅうや版はん画がの制せい作さくによく使つかわれる。

  Thin paper is often used for calligraphy practice and printmaking.

• この薄うす葉よう紙しはとても繊せん細さいで、破やぶれやすい。

  This thin paper is very delicate and tears easily.