和紙

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 和紙 is read as わし and is a noun for traditional Japanese paper.
• Basic usage: Use as a material appears in 和紙を使って灯籠を作る, while counting sheets appears in 和紙を数枚買う.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scope of product properties
  • The word 和紙 alone does not mean that every product is handmade; its manufacturing method must be stated separately.
• Difference from 洋紙
  • 洋紙 denotes Western-style paper, while 和紙 denotes the traditional Japanese paper category.