ヤスリ掛け (ヤスリがけ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
filing; rasping
usually written using kana alone
The act of smoothing or shaping a surface with a file or rasp; a common DIY and workshop term.
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In woodworking, filing is essential before finishing.
Similar words
- やすり
やすり is the tool (file/rasp), while ヤスリ掛け is the action or process of using it.
- 研磨
研磨 is a broader term for polishing or grinding, often with finer abrasives, while ヤスリ掛け specifically involves a file.
Etymology
Compound of やすり (file) and 掛け (from 掛ける, here meaning 'to apply'). The katakana spelling reflects the word's usual kana representation.
