ざらり

adverb taking the 'to' particle

rough to the touch; gritty; granular

Describes a surface or substance that feels rough, sandy, or granular when touched. Often used with する or とした to modify nouns.

• この紙かみはざらりとした手て触ざわりだ。

  This paper has a rough, gritty texture.

• 砂さ糖とうが溶とけきらずに、口くちの中なかでざらりとした。

  The sugar didn't dissolve completely and felt grainy in my mouth.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

rubbing rough surfaces together; with a gritty sound

Describes the action or sound of two rough surfaces rubbing against each other, producing a gritty sensation or noise. Less common than sense 1.

• やすりをかけると、ざらりと音おとがした。

  When I used the file, it made a gritty, scraping sound.