🇯🇵 How to say

“paper” in Japanese

紙かみ
Illustration of "paper" in a Japanese cultural setting
A tidy office desk with a white printer, where a fresh sheet of paper is just emerging. A small stack of documents sits beside a cup of coffee, ready for the day's tasks.

Usage note

紙 is a simple, everyday word for all kinds of paper, from documents to origami. In Japan, business cards (名刺) and important forms are still often exchanged on paper, showing respect in formal situations.

Examples

  • 紙に名前を書いてください。

    Please write your name on the paper.

  • この紙は大切です。

    This paper is important.

  • 紙で飛行機を作りました。

    I made a paper airplane.

Quick check

What does "紙" mean?

  • A. paper
  • B. frog
  • C. day
  • D. money

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