レザー

noun

leather

General term for leather as a material, used in fashion, furniture, and everyday contexts.

• このバッグは本ほん物もののレザーでできている。

  This bag is made of genuine leather.

noun

leathercloth; imitation leather

Abbreviation of レザークロス (leather cloth). Used for synthetic leather-like fabric, often in upholstery or clothing.

See also: レザークロス

• このソファはレザー張ばりだけど、実じつは合ごう皮ひなんだ。

  This sofa is upholstered in leathercloth, but it's actually synthetic leather.