綾

Word usually written using kana alone

figure; design

綾 only

twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes

Word usually written using kana alone

style (of writing); figure (of speech)

Word usually written using kana alone

design; plot; plan

Word usually written using kana alone

minor market fluctuation; technical correction

Word usually written using kana alone; Abbreviation

cat's cradle

Word usually written using kana alone; Abbreviation

lease rod (in a loom)

figured satin

cat's cradle

彩なす／綾なす only

to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern

to manipulate skillfully

twill (fabric)

colored thread; coloured thread; thread of cat's cradle; heddle thread

elaborated cloth; figured silk and thin silk

twill damask and brocade

twilled silk fabric

sayagata (pattern of interlocking swastikas)

type of traditional Japanese conical hat

thin silk material

twill damask and brocade

Finance

technical rally; retracement

high-quality glossy white habutai silk

raw silk twill fabric with fine diamond pattern

figured cloth; twill fabric

zigzag, dogtooth pattern

pavilion housing the emperor's bathing quarters and dressing chamber (in Heian Palace)

lease rod (in a loom)

figure of speech

dazzlingly beautiful; brilliant

in beautiful patterns