鋸歯
also: のこぎりば
きょ
し
Meanings
1
saw teeth; serration
formal or literary
Refers to the teeth of a saw or a saw-like serrated edge. Formal or literary term.
Because the saw teeth are sharp, this saw cuts well.
The knife blade has serrations.
2
leaf serration
Only with reading きょし
Botanical term for the serrated edge of a leaf. Restricted to the reading きょし.
The leaves of this plant have fine serrations.