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あや
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. figure; design
2. twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes
3. style (of writing); figure (of speech)
4. design; plot; plan
5. minor market fluctuation; technical correction
6. cat's cradle
7. lease rod (in a loom)
Alt. forms
綾あや
55%
アヤ
24%
あや
19%
文あや
Pitch accent
あ
や
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Used in: 724
Used in vocabulary (23 in total)
cat's cradle
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; to manipulate skillfully
dazzlingly beautiful; brilliant
cat's cradle
twill damask and brocade
figure of speech
to make a false accusation
twill (fabric)
twill damask and brocade
technical rally; retracement
figure of speech
twill (fabric)
dazzlingly beautiful; brilliant
pattern; design; distinction
colored thread; coloured thread; thread of cat's cradle; heddle thread
thin silk material
in beautiful patterns
high-quality glossy white habutai silk; raw silk twill fabric with fine diamond pattern
technical rally; retracement
figured cloth; twill fabric
zigzag, dogtooth pattern
words betray one's character
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