noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
somewhat coarse; rather rough
Describes a moderate degree of coarseness or roughness, often used for textures, surfaces, or granularity. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally with な/の.
This paper is somewhat coarse and feels good to write on with a pencil.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
coarse mesh; coarse texture; coarse weave; bastard cut (file)
Only when written 粗目 / 荒目
Specifically refers to a coarse physical structure: mesh, weave, grain, or the rough grade of a file. Restricted to kanji spellings 粗目 and 荒目.
Sift the flour through a coarse-mesh sieve.
Rub rather coarse salt into the meat.
This file is a bastard cut, used for initial shaping.
Standard kanji spelling; 粗 suggests coarseness.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, common in everyday writing.
Variant spelling; 荒 also implies roughness.
Mixed kanji-kana variant.
Compound of 粗 (ara, 'coarse') + 目 (me, 'texture' or 'mesh'). The reading あらめ is a standard rendaku form.