Meaning and Usage
"用紙" (ようし) primarily refers to a sheet of paper or a form used for writing or printing. It can mean a physical sheet of paper, such as copy paper, or a printed form that you fill out.
Common Contexts
You will often see "用紙" in office or administrative contexts, such as filling out application forms (申込用紙), or referring to paper types (コピー用紙). It is a formal and neutral term.
Collocations and Patterns
- 申込用紙 (もうしこみようし): application form
- コピー用紙 (こぴーようし): copy paper
- 用紙に記入する (ようしにきにゅうする): to fill in a form
Usage Notes
"用紙" is different from "紙" (かみ), which simply means "paper" in general. "用紙" often implies a specific purpose or format, such as forms or designated paper types. Learners sometimes confuse "用紙" with "書類" (しょるい, documents), but "用紙" is more about the physical paper or form itself, not the content or documents.
Use "用紙" when referring to physical sheets or forms, especially in formal or official settings.