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Washi vs Washy - What's the difference?

washi | washy |

As a noun washi

is a tough paper used in traditional Japanese art forms.

As an adjective washy is

watery; damp; soft.

washi

English

(wikipedia washi)

Noun

(-)
  • A tough paper used in traditional Japanese art forms.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2007, date=September 13, author=Mitchell Owens, title=Room to Improve, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=My favorite is Model B, a nubby construction that is 18 inches wide by 92 inches long and is made of washi paper over bamboo ribs.}} ----

    washy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Watery; damp; soft.
  • Lacking substance or strength; weak; thin; dilute; feeble.
    • washy tea
    washy resolutions
  • (US, dialect, archaic) Not firm or hardy; liable to sweat profusely with labour.
    • a washy horse