What does kanji 柾 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 柾 is straight grain.

How is kanji 柾 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 柾 are まさ, まさめ, まさき.

The main radical for kanji 柾 is 木.

Example words that use kanji 柾 include 柾, 真拆の葛, 柾目.

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柾

Meaning

straight grain

straight grain, spindle tree, (kokuji)

Stroke Order

3 common entries

Showing 3 of 3 entries that include this kanji.

まさき

Japanese spindletree (Euonymus japonicus)

まさきのかずら

Asiatic jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)

まさめ

straight grain

5 reference sentences

この板は柾が通っていて美しい。

This board has a beautiful straight grain.

柾の木取りは見た目が上品だ。

Wood cut with straight grain looks refined.

家具には柾の材がよく使われる。

Straight-grained lumber is often used for furniture.

この机の天板は柾でそろえてある。

This desktop is made from straight-grained wood.

職人は柾を見分けて板を選んだ。

The craftsman identified the straight grain and chose the board.