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shoji Definition

shoji (s̸hō′jē)

noun pl. -·ji or -·jis

  1. a translucent sliding panel of rice paper on a wooden frame, used in Japanese homes as a partition or door
  2. any panel, screen, etc. like this

Etymology: SinoJpn shōji, partition

shoji Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • paper: Shoji paper can also incorrectly be known as " rice paper " .

Browse dictionary entries near shoji

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  10. ‹ shoelace
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