Translation guide
The English word 'sandpaper' refers to abrasive paper used for smoothing surfaces. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 紙やすり (かみやすり), but other terms exist depending on context.
The physical material used for sanding wood, metal, etc.
The standard term for sandpaper. Literally 'paper file'. Used in everyday contexts and DIY.
Please smooth the surface with sandpaper.
Loanword from English. Common in hardware stores and technical contexts.
Go buy some sandpaper.
Technical term meaning 'abrasive paper'. Used in industrial or specialized settings.
This abrasive paper is for metal.
The action of using sandpaper to smooth something.
The most natural way to say 'to sand' using sandpaper. Literally 'to apply sandpaper'.
Please sand this board.
Alternative using the loanword. Slightly less common but still natural.
I'll sand it before painting.
Formal verb meaning 'to polish' or 'to grind'. Used in technical contexts, not limited to sandpaper.
Please polish the surface.