Keyword
paper
Info
FrequencyTop 500-600
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
?
KankenLevel 9
Heisig1971
Readings
がみ
(44%)
かみ
(32%)
(20%)
かん
(2%)
Composed of
thread
family name
Mnemonic

You want to sign a piece of paper, but you don't want anyone to be able to easily erase your signature? Just get you family name sewed into the paper with a piece of thread!

Used in vocabulary (555 in total)
letter; missive; note; mail
paper
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
paper-thin (difference)
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
newspaper
paper money; note; bill
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
space on a page (e.g. in a newspaper); surface of paper; letter; writings
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
spine (of book); binding (of book)
Japanese writing paper (lined with a square grid, one square per character); manuscript paper
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
wrapping paper
coloured paper; colored paper
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
washi; Japanese paper
drawing paper
letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter
paper airplane (aeroplane)
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
confetti; ticker tape
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
guaranteed; authentic; certified
paper package
cardboard; thick paper
oil paper; oiled paper
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
copier paper; photocopying paper
kamishibai; storytelling with pictures; form of Japanese street theater and storytelling (popular from the 1930s to the 1950s)
paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony); paper used for writing tanka
guaranteed; authentic; certified
pattern paper (for dressmaking)
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
rolled letter paper; roll of paper
letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter
paper plate; paper tray
paper box; paper carton
made from paper
aluminum foil; aluminium foil; tinfoil; silver-colored paper
papermaking; paper manufacture
question sheet; question paper
tissue paper; toilet paper
articles made out of paper (by hand); paperware
cardboard; pasteboard
on paper; in the newspapers; in a letter
one sheet of paper
written work (esp. a bound text, as opposed to a scroll); a text written entirely in kana; graphic novel (esp. one created between the 12th and 19th centuries); notebook (for practicing kana, drawing pictures, etc.); rough draft
ballot paper; voting paper
Chinese paper
backing paper (for a photo, painting, etc.); mat; mount
wallet; billfold; purse; handbag
leather cover; leather binding
enclosure; annex; separate sheet; accompanying sheet
written oath
tissue paper; facial tissue; paper handkerchief
each newspaper; every newspaper
paper quality
(photographic) printing paper
imitation Japanese vellum
paper tape; paper streamer
questionnaire (form)
local newspaper
manuscript paper
paper medium; print medium (as opposed to other media)
the press; (in the) newspapers
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
bulletin; (party) organ
national paper; paper with a national circulation
wallet; billfold; purse; handbag
used paper; paper for recycling
draft papers; call-up notice; red paper
paper store; paper merchant; paper seller; papermaking; papermaker
stencil; template; silkworm egg sheet
writing paper
to tear (up) paper
complete revocation; total retraction
sandpaper; emery paper
confetti; ticker tape
paper (manufacturing) industry
influential newspaper; leading newspaper
tabloid (newspaper)
sports newspaper
to attach a letter; to include a letter
paraffin paper
Western paper; paper manufactured in the Western manner
brush and paper; written description
paper for wrapping powdered medicine
wrapping paper
number of pages; page space
work on paper; text, image or calligraphy on paper
sticky paper slip; sticky note
paper mill; paper factory
ruled (lined) paper
paper width; allotted number of pages (e.g. for article in magazine); assigned space; binding for calligraphy and paintings
paper mosquito net
true bristletail (any insect of order Thysanura, esp. of family Lepismatidae); Oriental silverfish (Ctenolepisma villosa); someone who is unable to apply what they have read
mass-market newspaper; tabloid newspaper
paper treated with astringent persimmon juice
(revenue) stamp
graph paper; section paper
litmus paper
wood-free paper; woodfree paper; fine paper; free sheet paper
quality newspaper; broadsheet newspaper
local newspaper
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects
paper tube; cardboard tube
blank slate; tabula rasa
folding paper-case; kimono wrapping paper; paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony)
illustrated storybook with yellow covers (Edo period)
thin paper
something rolled in paper; paper roll; cigarette
different newspaper (esp. by a different publisher); another newspaper
test paper (e.g. litmus paper); test strip
tissue paper; toilet paper
backing paper; back paper; backing sheet; paper printed or used on one side; reverse side of paper printed on one side
piece of paper; paper scrap; paper strip
sandpaper; emery paper
paper holder; paper clip
this newspaper
the whole sheet; the whole newspaper
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
(western) paper
papermaking; paper-making; paper making
hemp paper
calculation form; tally sheet
string made from twisted paper
Kent paper
square fancy cardboard, used for autographs, poetry, etc.
kraft paper
tissue paper; toilet paper
The Pillow Book (by Sei Shonagon)
paper sumo; children's game of sumo played with paper cutouts of wrestlers
shop selling picture books, wood prints, etc.
wastepaper basket; wastebasket
var. of traditional white, uncreased Japanese paper, made from high-quality mulberry wood
reverse side of a paper; reading between the lines
paper airplane (aeroplane)
written work (esp. a bound text, as opposed to a scroll); a text written entirely in kana; graphic novel (esp. one created between the 12th and 19th centuries); notebook (for practicing kana, drawing pictures, etc.); rough draft
wastepaper; scrap paper
paper holder; paper clip
blank power of attorney; carte blanche
traditional Japanese paper made from the fibre of plant species Diplomorpha sikokiana (high quality, glossy)
something rolled in paper; paper roll; cigarette
the same newspaper
wastepaper; scrap paper
Mino paper (var. of Japanese paper)
miscellaneous recyclable paper; recyclable paper other than old newspapers and carton boxes
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
carte blanche; blank check; blank cheque; unconditional authority
popgun; origami popgun
blotting sheet (as a cosmetic aid for removing oils and make up); blotting paper; oil absorbing sheet; oil absorbing paper
tissue paper; facial tissue; paper handkerchief
rolled letter paper; roll of paper
there's but a fine line between genius and insanity
Japanese paper
there's but a fine line between genius and insanity
letter made from a picture one has drawn
inconvertible paper money; fiat money
cut paper; paper cut in half; paper scrap; the art of cutting paper (in contrast to origami)
cut paper; paper cut in half; paper scrap; the art of cutting paper (in contrast to origami)
(paper) stencil; stereotype; papier-mâché mold (mould)
matchbook; book of matches
leather cover; leather binding
collecting waste paper (old newspapers etc.) and exchanging them for tissues
common press; lay publication; non-specialist press; general newspaper
carbon paper
papermaking; paper-making; paper making
telegram form; telegram blank
paper feeding (printing)
paper pellet; spitball
coated paper
string made from twisted paper
filter paper
paper for fans or parasols (cut in a fan shape); ground paper; backing paper
heat-sensitive paper; thermal paper
string made from twisted paper
paper garment
kraft paper; craft paper
major newspaper; leading newspaper; widely circulated newspaper
pen and paper; writing
rolled paper
paper garment
shop selling picture books, wood prints, etc.
silkworm-egg paper
photographic paper; photo paper
Japanese variety of music box (invented in 1892 by Toda Kindo)
the letters of Paul
drafting paper; drawing paper
thick printed paper (for covering sliding doors); paper sliding-door; sliding door covered with thick paper
little by little (recovering after an illness); slowly but surely
paper industry
paper output (e.g. of printers); paper ejection
paper flower; decorative paper flower for a funeral; (arch.) piece of paper given as a tip in a red-light district (that can later be exchanged for money)
pulp paper; rough (printing) paper
photosensitive paper
folding paper-case; kimono wrapping paper; paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony)
decorative paper with colourful patterns or figures (colorful)
counterfeit paper money
printing on paper; paper print
specialist newspaper; trade journal; specialist journal
wrapping paper for a present; gift wrapping paper; wrapping paper with a noshi decoration printed on it
unsized paper
(Edo-period) summons
paper tube; cardboard tube
glossy paper; enamelled paper; coated paper
paper silhouette cutout; paper knife
drawing paper
papermaking; paper-making; paper making
fusuma paper; paper pasted over a fusuma (similar to wallpaper)
reclaimed paper
paper strip (around parcels, banknotes, etc.)
wrapping paper for a present; gift wrapping paper; wrapping paper with a noshi decoration printed on it
buying a book, magazine because of its cover
oiled umbrella paper
eggshell-colored traditional Japanese paper made primarily of Diplomorpha sikokiana fibres (high-quality, glossy)
paper cover; paperback
crêpe paper
silkworm egg card
paper airplane (aeroplane)
drawing paper
coated paper; art paper
Epistle to the Romans (book of the Bible)
neutral paper; acid-free paper; alkaline paper; archival paper
cardboard; paperboard; pasteboard
paper container; paper packaging
var. of traditional Japanese paper
blotting sheet (as a cosmetic aid for removing oils and make up); blotting paper; oil absorbing sheet; oil absorbing paper
string made from twisted paper
paper edition; print edition; printed edition
wiping paper (esp. for swords)
fusuma paper; paper pasted over a fusuma (similar to wallpaper)
specialty paper; special paper
filter paper
paper pellet; spitball
(inspection or certification) stamp
thick book cover; book with thick binding
foreign-language newspaper
rough cardboard made from straw; (arch.) low-grade paper (used as a lining)
thin paper (esp. thin Japanese vellum paper)
silk or leather container for paper handkerchiefs, medicine, toothpicks, etc.
to address (direct) a letter to a person
to (be able to) read between the lines
American newspaper; American press
toilet paper
cover; front cover; wrapper; jacket
small sum; things of little value
paper cover; wrapper; wrapping paper
paper store; paper merchant; paper seller; paper maker
wrapping paper
indigo-dyed paper; indigo paper; spiderwort-dyed paper
flock paper
blotting sheet (as a cosmetic aid for removing oils and make up); blotting paper; oil absorbing sheet; oil absorbing paper
there's but a fine line between genius and insanity
used paper; paper for recycling
synthetic paper
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
your magazine; your journal; your paper; your honored paper; your honoured paper; your columns
paper card; paper note
paper articles; containers, etc. made of paper
sliding door covered with thick patterned paper
glassine; glassine paper
to guarantee (someone's ability or the quality of their work); to vouch for; to endorse
epistolary style; epistolary phrase
price of paper
wrapper band
little by little (recovering after an illness); slowly but surely
release paper; releasing paper; sticker release paper; release liner
paper hotpot; hot pot dish cooked half-wrapped in paper
drawing paper
paper box; paper carton
wrapping paper
early Edo-period book written entirely in kana or in a mixture of kana and kanji (primarily intended for women and children)
straw paper; rice paper
filter paper
paper dictionary; printed dictionary
to (be able to) read between the lines
(Edo-period variety of) realistic literature; popular stories of everyday life in the Edo period
string made from twisted paper
collecting waste paper (old newspapers etc.) and exchanging them for tissues
First Epistle to the Thessalonians (book of the Bible)
silverfish (Lepisma saccharina)
(arch.) paper on which questions and comments are pasted; backing paper; blotting paper
major newspapers
collecting waste paper (old newspapers etc.) and exchanging them for tissues
straw paper; rice paper
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects
Epistle to the Philippians (book of the Bible)
First Epistle to the Corinthians (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
to guarantee (someone's ability or the quality of their work); to vouch for; to endorse
kozo (paper); kōzogami; Japanese tissue made from the bark fibre of a paper mulberry tree
paper balloon
type of Japanese calligraphy paper
thick card made from several sheets of washi paper
guaranteed; authentic; certified
Second Epistle to the Corinthians (book of the Bible)
paper wedding (anniversary)
Epistle of James (book of the Bible)
paper patchwork
scissors for cutting paper
Epistle of Jude (book of the Bible)
Koya paper; Japanese paper produced in the vicinity of Mt. Koya
British newspaper
French newspaper; French press
Epistle to the Romans (book of the Bible)
wiping paper (esp. for swords)
(filling in) return form
Epistle to Philemon (book of the Bible)
papier mâché
paper tray (of a printer); paper feed tray
silk or leather container for paper handkerchiefs, medicine, toothpicks, etc.
string made from twisted paper
wastepaper basket; wastebasket
(arch.) paper on which questions and comments are pasted; backing paper; blotting paper
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
(photographic) printing paper
sandpaper; emery paper
filter paper
wastepaper basket; wastebasket
paper sumo; children's game of sumo played with paper cutouts of wrestlers
scrawled filefish (Aluterus scriptus)
scrawled filefish (Aluterus scriptus)
piece of paper given as a tip in a red-light district (that can later be exchanged for money)
reclaimed paper
wrapping paper
wrapping paper
bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus); bigeye jack; great trevally; six-banded trevally; dusky jack
neckband; round upright collar (on some traditional Japanese clothing)
neckband; round upright collar (on some traditional Japanese clothing)
filter paper
filter paper
release paper; releasing paper; sticker release paper; release liner
release paper; releasing paper; sticker release paper; release liner
paper patchwork
scissors for cutting paper
feeding paper through a device (printer, scanner, etc.)
coarse dark-brown paper
processed paper; coated paper
imitation leather
silkworm-egg paper
tag; slip; label
end leaves (of a book); lining paper
carbonless duplicating paper
high-quality Edo-period tissue paper (21 cm by 27 cm)
high-quality Edo-period tissue paper (21 cm by 27 cm)
sakuragami (type of soft, thin washi paper)
sakuragami (type of soft, thin washi paper)
foreign-language newspaper
yesterday's paper
lens-cleaning paper
non-carbon paper
bond paper
cobalt chloride paper
Chinese newspaper
rolled paper; roll of printing paper
rolled paper; roll of printing paper
paper used in pre-bout rituals
rankings written on paper
Government Paperwork Elimination Act (USA)
reading between the lines
being returned (sent back) to the drawing board
paper feeder (printing)
to be highly-reputed and sell extremely well (of a printed literary work); (lit.) to raise the price of paper in Luoyang
bromide paper
Epistle to the Ephesians (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Colossians (book of the Bible)
Second Epistle to the Thessalonians (book of the Bible)
First Epistle to Timothy (book of the Bible)
Second Epistle to Timothy (book of the Bible)
Epistle to Titus (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Hebrews (book of the Bible)
First Epistle of Peter (book of the Bible)
Second Epistle of Peter (book of the Bible)
First Epistle of John (book of the Bible)
Second Epistle of John (book of the Bible)
Third Epistle of John (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
stapler; paper fastener
cut paper
fanfold paper; zig-zag fold paper; z-fold paper
cut sheet (paper)
paper skip; paper throw; paper slew
continuous forms; continuous forms paper
continuous-feed paper; fan-fold paper
tracing paper
Japanese vellum
filter paper disk
filter paper disk
(arch.) private diary; (arch.) pillow book; book of erotic pictures
parchment paper
diazo paper; diazotype paper
matte paper
good quality paper
Whatman paper
paper used for copybooks
traditional Japanese paper made from the fibre of plant species Diplomorpha sikokiana (high quality, glossy)
mitsumata paper; type of Japanese paper made from the Oriental paper bush
thick Japanese paper resembling Chinese paper (from late Edo period onward)
paper for wrapping a letter; margin of a letter
spiderwort-dyed paper (used for making a rough sketch when dyeing)
paper put between newly completed prints to prevent the ink from smudging; interleaf; slip sheet
cardboard mailing tube; shipping tube
cutout; cutout picture; collage
cutout; cutout picture; collage
urine dipstick test
acid-free paper; archival paper
actual printing stock; paper stock used for a final print run
local newspaper
chopstick paper wrapper; paper sheath for chopsticks
carbonless paper
Epistle to the Hebrews (book of the Bible); Letter to the Hebrews; Hebrews
matching-halves smartphone wallpapers (for lovers); paired wallpapers
Japanese book size (approx. 17.5cm by 25cm)
paper cutter; paper knife
paper of the same material, colour, etc.; same type of paper
dominant local newspaper in the prefecture
large regional newspaper (usu. sold in more than one prefecture)
minor local newspaper
photographic paper; photo paper
baryta paper
Japanese-language newspaper (printed outside Japan)
mingeishi (type of washi)
adhering (printed) paper to a thicker paper (e.g. cardboard)
slip sheet (printing)
adhesive paper; sticker paper
paper converting
pearl paper
matte comic book paper
semi-gloss paper; semi-glossy paper
colored wood-free paper (coloured)
paper coupon; paper voucher
most-read newspaper (in a region)
hard cover (of a book); stiff cover
paper flower for a funeral
chikenshi; type of grey cardboard made from recycled paper
chikenshi; type of grey cardboard made from recycled paper
Manila paper
Oriental silverfish (Ctenolepisma villosa)
firebrat (species of bristletail, Thermobia domestica)
Examples (200 in total)
"Did he write a letter yesterday?" "Yes, he did."
I was surprised by your letter.
I received your letter.