noun
rough paper; pulp paper
Low-quality, uncoated paper with a rough surface, often used for drafts, packaging, or everyday notes. The term ざら紙 comes from the rough texture (ざらざら).
ざら紙にメモを取る。
I take notes on rough paper.
この本はざら紙を使っているので、手触りが悪い。
This book uses rough paper, so it feels unpleasant to the touch.
High-quality, smooth paper, in contrast to the rough texture of ざら紙.
Recycled paper; may also have a rough texture, but ざら紙 specifically refers to uncoated, low-grade paper regardless of recycling.
From ざら (rough, gritty) + 紙 (paper). The word ざら is of mimetic origin, describing a rough surface texture.