cheesecloth
A loosely woven cotton fabric used for straining, cooking, and crafts. In Japanese, it is also used for agricultural shade cloth and medical gauze.
寒冷紗でこして、だしを取る。
Strain through cheesecloth to make broth.
寒冷紗をかけて、直射日光から苗を守る。
Cover with cheesecloth to protect the seedlings from direct sunlight.
Compound of 寒冷 (cold) and 紗 (gauze), referring to a lightweight, loosely woven fabric originally used for protection against cold or sun.