1A utensil used for grating foods, often referring to a metal or ceramic grater used for daikon, ginger, etc. (aka oroshigane).
大根はおろし器で細かくおろして、漬物や味噌汁に使う。
Grate the daikon finely with a grater and use it for pickles or miso soup.
生姜は使う直前におろし器でおろすと風味がよく出る。
Grating ginger just before use brings out better flavor.
おろし器は洗いやすいステンレス製のものが便利だ。
A stainless-steel grater that's easy to wash is convenient.