鼻紙 (はながみ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
tissue paper; facial tissue; paper handkerchief
Refers to disposable paper tissues for blowing one's nose. In modern Japanese, ティッシュ is more common, but 鼻紙 is still understood and used.
See also: ティッシュ
粉
症
の
季
節
は
鼻
紙
が
手
放
せ
ない
。
During hay fever season, I can't be without tissues.
flower
Similar words
- ティッシュ
More common modern word for 'tissue'. 鼻紙 is a bit more traditional or literary.
- ちり紙
Refers to coarse, cheap paper often used for cleaning or as toilet paper, not specifically for the nose.
Etymology
Compound of 鼻 (nose) and 紙 (paper). The ateji spelling 花紙 uses 花 (flower) for its sound, not meaning.
