新聞紙

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 新聞紙 is read as しんぶんし and means newspaper or newsprint.
• Basic usage: It can refer to newspaper spread under a painting area or crumpled newspaper placed inside wet shoes.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Covering a floor with newspaper
  • 新聞紙: We spread newspaper on the floor before painting the wall. Example: 床に新聞紙を敷いて壁を塗りました。
• Putting newspaper in wet shoes
  • 新聞紙: I put crumpled newspaper inside my wet shoes. Example: 濡れた靴の中に丸めた新聞紙を入れました。