English–Japanese

“weave” in Japanese

Japanese

Also織る (oru)

Pronunciation

Romajiori

Example

この布は織りが細かいです。ko no nuno wa o ri ga koma ka i de su

This cloth has a fine weave.

Illustration for 織り (weave)

How to say “weave” in Japanese

“Weave” in Japanese is 織り (ori).

Centers on the interlocking of threads that creates a textile and gives it a particular texture or pattern.

Full entry for 織り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 織り

布の織りを近くで見ると、職人の技術の高さがよく分かります。nuno no o ri o chika ku de mi ru to shoku nin no gi jutsu no taka sa ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su

Looking closely at the weave of the cloth reveals the artisan's skill.

Tips for using 織り

  • English uses weave both for making cloth and for its texture, so a fine weave describes closely set threads rather than only the act of weaving.

Other Japanese words for “weave”

母は布を織ります。haha wa nuno o o ri ma su

My mother weaves cloth.

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