long grain (paper)
Refers to paper where the grain direction runs parallel to the longer side. Often abbreviated as Ｔ目 in technical contexts.
This paper is long grain, so it creases easily.
When printing, please check the paper's grain direction.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Katakana-kanji mixed spelling; sometimes used for clarity or emphasis.
Compound of 縦 (tate, 'vertical') and 目 (me, 'grain' or 'texture'), referring to the direction of paper fibers.