Translation guide
The English word 'rasp' can refer to a coarse tool for shaping wood or metal, a rough grating sound, or the act of making such a sound. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
A coarse tool used for shaping wood, metal, or other materials.
General term for a file or rasp. Can be used for both fine and coarse files, but context usually clarifies.
木をやすりで削る。
Shape the wood with a rasp.
Specifically a rasp used for sharpening saw teeth or other tools. More technical.
のこぎりの目立てに目立てやすりを使う。
Use a rasp to sharpen the saw teeth.
A harsh, scraping sound, like a rough voice or metal on metal.
Literally 'ear-offensive sound'. A common way to describe a harsh, grating noise.
彼の声は耳障りな音だった。
His voice had a rasp to it.
A creaking or grating sound, often used for metal or machinery.
ドアがきしむ音を立てた。
The door made a rasping sound.
Describes a voice that is rough or gravelly, like a rasp.
風邪でざらついた声になった。
My voice became raspy from a cold.
Onomatopoeia for a harsh scraping or rasping sound.
やすりで金属を削るとガリガリという音がする。
When you file metal with a rasp, it makes a grating sound.
To produce a harsh, grating sound, or to scrape something with a rough tool.
Verb meaning to creak, grate, or make a harsh sound. Often used for doors, metal, etc.
古い扉がきしんだ。
The old door rasped.
To produce a voice that is harsh on the ears.
彼は耳障りな声を出した。
He rasped out a harsh sound.
To scrape or file with a rasp tool.
彼は木をやすりで削った。
He rasped the wood.
Onomatopoeic verb for scraping or rasping noisily.
彼は金属をガリガリ削った。
He rasped the metal noisily.