Meaning

Primary

Paper

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the kun'yomi reading, but lucky for you that's the reading you learned with the kanji, meaning you should be able to read this vocab too.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 紙に広げる

    to spread on paper

    紙につつむ

    to wrap in paper

    紙にまとめる

    to collect on paper

    紙にかく

    to write on paper

Context Sentences

紙とペンをテーブルの上に出してください。

Put the paper and pen on the table.

日本の一万円札は紙のお金です。

The Japanese 10,000 yen bill is money made out of paper.

これが、紙と糸を用いた人形の作り方です。

This is how to make a doll using paper and thread.

Kanji Composition