紙

JLPT N4

Paper

Readings

On’yomi: シ (shi)

Kun’yomi: かみ (kami)

paper

Structure

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Mnemonic

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Etymology

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Visual Tip

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Vocabulary

紙

かみ

paper

手紙

てがみ

letter

用紙

ようし

form

新聞紙

しんぶんし

newspaper paper

紙袋

かみぶくろ

paper bag

Example Sentences

紙に書きます。

かみにかきます。

I write on paper.

手紙を出します。

てがみをだします。

I send a letter.

用紙を配ります。

ようしをくばります。

I distribute forms.

新聞紙を読みます。

しんぶんしをよみます。

I read newspaper paper.

紙袋を使います。

かみぶくろをつかいます。

I use a paper bag.

Cultural Note

📄 紙 is central to Japanese culture:
• Japan is famous for traditional papermaking (和紙), which is durable and beautiful.
• Paper is used in calligraphy, origami, ceremonial documents, and currency.
• The kanji reflects the importance of paper and writing in education, art, and daily life.