鮫さめ皮がわ

noun

sharkskin; shagreen; shark leather

Refers to the rough skin of sharks or stingrays, often used as a material for abrasives, grips, or decorative items.

• 刀かたなの柄つかには鮫さめ皮がわが巻まかれている。

  The sword hilt is wrapped with shagreen.

• 鮫さめ皮がわはわさびおろしに使つかわれる。

  Sharkskin is used for grating wasabi.