サンドペーパー
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Meanings
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Common loanword for abrasive paper used in woodworking, metalworking, and DIY.
I sand the surface of the wood with sandpaper.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にサンドペーパーをかけるto sand something (with sandpaper)
I sanded the wood to make the surface smooth.
- サンドペーパーで〈物〉を磨くto polish/rub something with sandpaper
I used sandpaper to polish off the rust from the metal.
- 目の細かいサンドペーパーfine-grit sandpaper
For the finishing touches, use fine-grit sandpaper.