木もく理り

noun

wood grain; grain of wood

Refers to the natural pattern of fibers in wood. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts; 木目 (もくめ) is the more common everyday term.

See also: 木目 (もくめ)

• この机つくえは木もく理りが美うつくしい。

  This desk has a beautiful wood grain.

• 木もく理りに沿そって切きると割われにくい。

  It is less likely to split if you cut along the grain.