赤あか紙がみ

noun

draft papers; call-up notice

Historically, the red paper used for military draft notices in Japan, especially during WWII. Often carries a strong cultural and emotional weight.

See also: 召集令状

• 戦せん時じ中ちゅう、赤あか紙がみが届とどくと兵へい隊たいに行いかなければならなかった。

  During the war, when the red draft notice arrived, you had to go to the army.

noun

red paper

Original literal meaning; simply paper that is red in color. Less common in modern usage except in specific contexts like crafts or traditional items.