背せ割わり

noun

slicing a fish down the back

A fish preparation technique where the fish is cut open along the back, often used for grilling or drying.

• アジを背せ割わりにして干ひ物ものを作つくる。

  I slice the horse mackerel down the back to make dried fish.

noun

slit in the back of a garment

A vertical opening at the back of clothing, such as a jacket or dress, for ease of movement or design.

• このジャケットは背せ割わりが深ふかく入はいっている。

  This jacket has a deep slit in the back.

noun

split in lumber to prevent cracking

A deliberate cut made in a piece of wood to relieve stress and reduce the chance of splitting during drying.

• 木もく材ざいの背せ割わりは乾かん燥そう時じの割われを防ふせぐために入いれる。

  A split is made in the lumber to prevent cracking during drying.