Translation and Meaning of: 障子 - shouji

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 障子 (shouji) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: shouji

Kana: しょうじ

Type: noun

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障子

Translation / Meaning: Sliding paper

Meaning in English: paper sliding door

Definition: Shoji: A panel made of paper or fabric used as a divider in a Japanese-style room.

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- Etymology
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- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (障子) shouji

障子 (しょうじ) It is a Japanese word that refers to a sliding screen of paper or fabric that is used as a dividing wall in traditional Japanese houses. The word is composed of the characters 障 (shou), which means "obstacle" or "barrier", and 子 (ji), which means "canvas" or "door". It is believed that the origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when sliding screens were used to separate different areas of a house. Since then, sliding screens have become a distinctive feature of Japanese architecture and are often used in homes, temples and other traditional buildings.

How to Write in Japanese - (障子) shouji

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Synonyms and Similar - (障子) shouji

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襖; 紙障子; 紙戸; 和紙戸; 紙板戸; 紙板障子; 紙障; 紙の障子; 和紙の障子; 紙戸の障子; 紙板戸の障子.

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Words containing: 障子

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Words with the same pronunciation: しょうじ shouji

正直

shoujiki

honesty; integrity; frankness

生じる

shoujiru

to produce; Give way; result from; to emerge; be generated

Example Sentences - (障子) shouji

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Other words of the same type: noun

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勿論

Kana: もちろん

Romaji: mochiron

Translation / Meaning:

Of course; Certainly; naturally

犯罪

Kana: はんざい

Romaji: hanzai

Translation / Meaning:

crime

嵐

Kana: あらし

Romaji: arashi

Translation / Meaning:

storm

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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