襖ふすま越ごし

noun

through a fusuma; from the other side of a sliding door

Describes an action or situation occurring with a fusuma (sliding paper door) between people, often implying indirect communication or overhearing. Commonly used adverbially as 襖越しに.

See also: 襖 (ふすま)

• 襖ふすま越ごしに隣となりの部屋へやの話はなし声ごえが聞きこえた。

  I could hear voices from the next room through the fusuma.

• 襖ふすま越ごしに返へん事じをする。

  I answer through the fusuma.