also: レーザー
noun
General term for leather as a material, used in fashion, furniture, and everyday contexts.
このバッグは本物のレザーでできている。
This bag is made of genuine leather.
noun
leathercloth; imitation leather
Abbreviation of レザークロス (leather cloth). Used for synthetic leather-like fabric, often in upholstery or clothing.
See also:
このソファはレザー張りだけど、実は合皮なんだ。
This sofa is upholstered in leathercloth, but it's actually synthetic leather.
Loanword from English 'leather'.