木き口ぐち

noun

grade of wood; quality of wood

Refers to the classification or quality of wood, often in contexts like lumber grading or woodworking.

• この材ざい木もくは木き口ぐちが良よいので、家か具ぐに使つかえます。

  This lumber is of good quality, so it can be used for furniture.

noun

end grain; cut end

The exposed end of a piece of wood when cut across the grain. Often seen in woodworking or carpentry contexts. Note: the reading こぐち is more common for this meaning, but きぐち is also used.

See also: 木口 (こぐち)

• 木き口ぐちをきれいに仕し上あげるには、細こまかいサンドペーパーを使つかいます。

  To finish the end grain neatly, use fine sandpaper.

noun

wooden grip; wooden handle

Specifically a wooden grip or handle, such as on a handbag, tool, or umbrella. Not a general term for any wooden handle.

• そのバッグの木き口ぐちは、手てにしっくりなじむ。

  The wooden grip of that bag fits comfortably in the hand.