orihon
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Orihon — (OR ee hon, 折本) is a book consisting of a long strip of paper that is written on one side and then compacted by folding in zig zag fashion. The orihon format is considered a step between a scroll and a codex.[1] The style of folding is similar to … Wikipedia
orihon — /awr ee hon , ohr /, n. 1. a manuscript scroll having columns running across the width, folded in accordion fashion along the separating margins. 2. a book consisting of leaves, printed on one side only, uncut at the fore edge. [1905 10; < Japn,… … Universalium
orihon — ori·hon … English syllables
Japanese books — The book in Japan has had a long history, beginning in the late eighth century A.D. The majority of books were hand copied until the Edo period (1603 1867), when woodblock printing became comparatively affordable and widespread. Movable type… … Wikipedia
Glossaire de l'ukiyo-e — Ce glossaire de l’ukiyo e a pour but de faciliter le recherche des mots japonais utilisés pour définir l art de l’ukiyo e, ou décrire les estampes japonaises ukiyo e en renvoyant vers d autres articles. Sommaire 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 … Wikipédia en Français
