godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
become coarse; turn rough; get gritty
Describes a surface or texture becoming rough, gritty, or sandy, often due to dryness, wear, or residue. Related to the mimetic word ざらざら.
See also: ざらざら
冬になると手がざらつく。
My hands get rough in winter.
この石鹸を使ったら肌がざらつい
My skin became coarse after using this soap.