あや
aya

Noun

1. figure; design

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

2. twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes

Noun

3. style (of writing); figure (of speech)

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

4. design; plot; plan

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

5. minor market fluctuation; technical correction

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

6. cat's cradle

Abbreviation
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 綾取り【あやとり】
Noun

7. lease rod (in a loom)

Abbreviation
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 綾竹
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