What does SHOJI mean?

Shoji 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A traditional Japanese sliding door made of translucent paper over a frame of wood or bamboo.

2. A screen or room divider made of shoji.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈʃoʊdʒi/

UK: /ˈʃəʊdʒi/

4. Origin and Usage

Shoji is a Japanese word that literally means "pine wood paper." It refers to a type of door or screen that is made of a wooden frame and covered with paper or fabric. Shoji is a traditional element of Japanese architecture and is often used as a room divider or to create a sense of privacy in a space. Shoji screens are also commonly used in Western homes as decorative elements or room dividers.

5. Synonyms

Japanese sliding door, room divider, screen

6. Related Words

Dojos, Joist, Jowar, Jolly, Jowly

7. Example Sentences

• She closed the shoji to keep out the sunlight.
• The shoji screen provided privacy in the small apartment.
• The room was divided by a shoji screen.
• He admired the intricate design of the shoji door.