襖
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Noun referring to a traditional Japanese sliding door or screen. Used in phrases like 『襖を開ける』 (fusuma o akeru, 'to open the sliding screen').
Theme
User is visiting Yoshiko's traditional Japanese house for the first time. Yoshiko, a friend who grew up in Kyoto, is giving a tour and explaining various features of the home.
襖
ふすま
sliding screen
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a sliding screen that 'folds' like a 'fuss' (sounds like ふすま fusuma) when you push it open — 'fuss-ma' for sliding screen!
Cultural Note
『襖』 (fusuma) are traditional Japanese sliding doors or screens made of paper and wood, commonly used in homes and temples to divide rooms. They are often decorated with paintings or patterns.
Forms
Base: 襖Noun referring to a traditional Japanese sliding door or screen. Used in phrases like 『襖を開ける』 (fusuma o akeru, 'to open the sliding screen').