word
Japanese
fusuma
FOO-soo-mah
ˈfuːsuːmɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
fusuma
Dictionary meaning
Opaque sliding panels used in traditional Japanese architecture to divide or enlarge interior spaces.
History and origin
Japanese — sliding screens.
Common mispronunciations
FOO-zoo-mahfyoo-SOO-mah
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