noun
seam of joined boards
Refers to the visible line or joint where two boards meet, especially in woodworking or carpentry.
このテーブルの板目がきれいに合っている。
The seams of the boards on this table are neatly aligned.
noun
cross grain (of wood)
Describes the grain pattern on the face of a board when it is cut tangentially to the growth rings; the opposite of 柾目 (まさめ), which is the straight grain.
板目の板材は、柾目に比べて反りやすい。
Cross-grain boards tend to warp more easily than straight-grain boards.
noun
thick card made from several sheets of washi paper
Abbreviation of 板目紙 (いためがみ). Refers to a stiff, layered paperboard used for crafts, bookbinding, or packaging.
See also: 板目紙
板目を使って表紙を作った。
I made a cover using thick washi card.