紙 — meaning in English

English meaning

• kami noun A spirit or deity in the Shinto religion of Japan, believed to inhabit natural objects, places, or ancestors.
• paper noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.

Senses

紙 is used for these senses in English:

• kami (papercraft) A basic origami paper, usually printed with a colour or pattern on one side.

kami — full definition

1. noun A spirit or deity in the Shinto religion of Japan, believed to inhabit natural objects, places, or ancestors.
2. noun Decorative paper, usually colored or patterned on one side, used for origami.

paper — full definition

1. noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.
2. noun A written composition, especially an academic essay, research article, or exam.
3. adj Existing only in official plans or on record, rather than in reality.
4. verb To cover a wall or surface with (wall)paper.
5. verb To fill an audience or venue with free tickets to make an event look well attended.

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