straw wrapper
A traditional wrapping made of straw, used for items like food or gifts. The word is somewhat specialized and may be encountered in cultural or historical contexts.
In the past, natto was sold wrapped in a straw wrapper.
In this region, there is a custom of giving rice cakes in a straw wrapper.
Standard kanji spelling for a straw wrapper.
Kana spelling is practical for learners and in contexts where the kanji are obscure.
Compound of 藁 (わら, 'straw') and 苞 (つと, 'wrapper, bundle'). The reading つと for 苞 is an older native Japanese word for a wrapping or package.