“Cross-grain” in Japanese
Short answer
Cross-grain in Japanese is “逆目” (sakame). Full meaning: going against the grain (woodworking), cross-grain; against the grain (of paper); (putting) against the grain.
Other ways to say “Cross-grain” in Japanese
板目
itame seam of joined boards; cross grain (of wood)
さか目
sakame going against the grain (woodworking), cross-grain; against the grain (of paper); (putting) against the grain
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