This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

雁皮紙

Reading

Kana: がんぴし
Romaji: ganpishi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

traditional Japanese paper made from the fibre of plant species Diplomorpha sikokiana (high quality, glossy)

See also: 雁皮

Kanji

Readings: ガン、 かり、 かりがね
Meaning: wild goose
Readings: ヒ、 かわ
Meanings: pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107)
Readings: シ、 かみ
Meaning: paper