Definitions
- Referring to a traditional Japanese sliding door made of translucent paper and wood. - Talking about a partition or screen used to divide rooms or create privacy. - Describing a decorative element in Japanese architecture that allows light to pass through.
- Referring to a traditional Japanese sliding door made of wood and opaque paper. - Talking about a partition or screen used to divide rooms or create privacy. - Describing a decorative element in Japanese architecture that provides insulation and soundproofing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of traditional Japanese sliding doors.
- 2Both are used as partitions or screens to divide rooms or create privacy.
- 3Both are decorative elements in Japanese architecture.
- 4Both can be opened and closed by sliding them along a track.
- 5Both are made of wood and paper.
What is the difference?
- 1Material: Shoji is made of translucent paper while fusuma is made of opaque paper.
- 2Function: Shoji allows light to pass through while fusuma blocks out light and provides insulation and soundproofing.
- 3Design: Shoji has a lattice-like pattern while fusuma can be decorated with various designs or paintings.
- 4Placement: Shoji is typically used for exterior walls or windows while fusuma is used for interior walls or partitions.
- 5Size: Shoji is usually smaller than fusuma and can be used as a window or door panel.
Remember this!
Shoji and fusuma are both traditional Japanese sliding doors used as partitions or screens to divide rooms or create privacy. However, the difference between shoji and fusuma lies in their material, function, design, placement, and size. Shoji is made of translucent paper, allows light to pass through, has a lattice-like pattern, and is typically used for exterior walls or windows. On the other hand, fusuma is made of opaque paper, blocks out light, can be decorated with various designs or paintings, is used for interior walls or partitions, and is usually larger than shoji.
