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词汇 washi
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Definition of washi in English:

washi

noun ˈwɒʃiˈwɑʃi
mass noun
  • Decorative paper of a kind traditionally handmade in Japan.

    a small kite made of bamboo and washi
    as modifier richly designed washi paper
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Thus, for the first time, they were able to create a washi lampshade with a white, reflective inner surface and a colored outer surface.
    • Though tissue-like in appearance, washi is reasonably tough, making its long production time worth the wait.
    • Thin, yet strong, washi is used to make all kinds of Japanese household items, including sliding doors, fans, and lamps.
    • Washi can be applied to walls, molding, bookcases and other furniture - then just as easily peeled away, leaving no residue.
    • I've already used regular washi to save an old (and hideous) shoe storage unit and now it's so much cheerier.
    • His handwriting is beautiful, the washi stationery is amazing, and his continued gratitude for our friendship warms my heart.
    • Tanizaki holds a similar affection for washi, which makes everything a bit softer and shadowy-looking when light streams through it.
    • Add washi to place cards or wrap it around napkin rings.
    • Adorn a papier mache ornament with two coordinating washi patterns, topped with a craft-store monogram.
    • The only current study of washi, it provides a compelling overview, explaining its history as well as the techniques and decorative motifs involved.
    • She says washi adheres especially well to metals, so you can decorate lockers, blinds and furniture.

Origin

Japanese, from wa 'of Japan' + shi 'paper'.

Definition of washi in US English:

washi

nounˈwɑʃiˈwäSHē
  • Decorative paper of a kind traditionally handmade in Japan.

    a small kite made of bamboo and washi
    as modifier richly designed washi paper
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The only current study of washi, it provides a compelling overview, explaining its history as well as the techniques and decorative motifs involved.
    • Washi can be applied to walls, molding, bookcases and other furniture - then just as easily peeled away, leaving no residue.
    • She says washi adheres especially well to metals, so you can decorate lockers, blinds and furniture.
    • Tanizaki holds a similar affection for washi, which makes everything a bit softer and shadowy-looking when light streams through it.
    • I've already used regular washi to save an old (and hideous) shoe storage unit and now it's so much cheerier.
    • Thin, yet strong, washi is used to make all kinds of Japanese household items, including sliding doors, fans, and lamps.
    • Add washi to place cards or wrap it around napkin rings.
    • His handwriting is beautiful, the washi stationery is amazing, and his continued gratitude for our friendship warms my heart.
    • Though tissue-like in appearance, washi is reasonably tough, making its long production time worth the wait.
    • Thus, for the first time, they were able to create a washi lampshade with a white, reflective inner surface and a colored outer surface.
    • Adorn a papier mache ornament with two coordinating washi patterns, topped with a craft-store monogram.

Origin

Japanese, from wa ‘of Japan’ + shi ‘paper’.

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