Sliding screen in a Japanese tearoom

SHOJI

This lightweight room divider is made of a wooden frame with translucent paper, often used to softly diffuse light in traditional homes.

This clue refers to a shoji, a traditional Japanese room divider made of a wooden frame with translucent paper. In tearooms, it slides open or closed to adjust light and space, blending function with minimalist aesthetics. The word itself is Japanese, so no wordplay—just a direct cultural reference to an iconic architectural feature. If you’ve seen a serene tea ceremony setting, you’ve likely noticed these delicate screens.