noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
straight grain; quartersawn grain
Refers to wood grain that runs straight and parallel, often from quartersawn lumber. Used in carpentry and woodworking.
This table is made of straight-grained wood.
Quartersawn boards are less prone to warping.
Standard kanji spelling for straight grain, especially in woodworking contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 柾目 but still encountered.
The kanji 柾 is specifically used for straight grain, and 目 means 'grain' or 'pattern'. The reading まさめ is a native Japanese word.