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Shōji — Shoji redirects here. For other uses see Shoji (disambiguation). In traditional Japanese architecture, a shōji (障子) is a room divider or door consisting of translucent washi paper over a wooden frame. Shoji doors are often designed to slide open … Wikipedia
shoji — [shō′jē] n. pl. shoji or shojis [SinoJpn shōji, partition] 1. a translucent sliding panel of rice paper on a wooden frame, used in Japanese homes as a partition or door 2. any panel, screen, etc. like this: Also shoji screen … English World dictionary
shoji — /shoh zhee, jee/, n., pl. shoji, shojis. a light screen consisting of a framework of wood covered with paper or other translucent material, used originally in Japanese homes as one of a series of sliding panels between the interior and exterior… … Universalium
shoji — noun (plural shoji; also shojis) Etymology: Japanese shōji Date: 1880 a paper screen serving as a wall, partition, or sliding door … New Collegiate Dictionary
shoji — [ ʃəʊdʒi] noun (plural same or shojis) (in Japan) a sliding door made of a latticed screen covered with white paper. Origin from Japanese shōji … English new terms dictionary
shoji — noun a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper • Regions: ↑Japan, ↑Nippon, ↑Nihon • Hypernyms: ↑screen, ↑cover, ↑covert, ↑concealment … Useful english dictionary
shoji — In Japanese architecture, a translucent rice paper covered sliding screen that serves as a room divider in traditional Japanese houses. Also see paper and wood … Glossary of Art Terms
shoji — (SHOH jee) [Japanese] A panel made of a light wooden frame covered with translucent paper, used as a screen or partition between rooms or within a room in a traditional Japanese house … Dictionary of foreign words and phrases
shoji — sho•ji [[t]ˈʃoʊ dʒi[/t]] n. pl. ji, jis a light screen of translucent paper, used as a sliding door or room divider • Etymology: 1875–80; < Japn … From formal English to slang
Retractable screen — Retractable screens provide a barrier to insects entering the interior while allowing the option of an unobstructed view, without a traditional hinged or sliding screen door.[1] Contents 1 Description 2 Operation 3 … Wikipedia
