Nihoner

“Paper used for writing tanka” in Japanese

Short answer
懐紙 kaishi かいし

Paper used for writing tanka in Japanese is “懐紙” (kaishi). Full meaning: paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony); paper used for writing tanka.

Looking for the other direction? Search any Japanese word in the Nihoner lexicon, or practise what you have learned in the learning games.