白しら太た

noun

sapwood

Refers to the outer, lighter-colored wood in a tree trunk, as opposed to the inner heartwood (赤身). Used in woodworking and forestry contexts.

See also: 赤身

• 白しら太たは赤あか身みに比くらべて柔やわらかく、腐くさりやすい。

  Sapwood is softer and more prone to decay compared to heartwood.