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あや

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あや

Noun
Freq #15462
1

Word usually written using kana alone

figure; design

2

綾 only

twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes

3

Word usually written using kana alone

style (of writing); figure (of speech)

4

Word usually written using kana alone

design; plot; plan

5

Word usually written using kana alone

minor market fluctuation; technical correction

6

Word usually written using kana alone; Abbreviation

cat's cradle

7

Word usually written using kana alone; Abbreviation

lease rod (in a loom)

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1759
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

design
figured cloth
twill

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あや
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
りょう
4 strokes
Frequency: 190
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

sentence
literature
style
art
decoration
figures
plan
literary radical (no. 67)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
モン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふみ
あや
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かざり
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