Definition of あや

あやaya

noun:

  • figure; design
  • twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes
  • style (of writing); figure (of speech)
  • design; plot; plan
  • minor market fluctuation; technical correction
  • cat's cradle - abbreviation 綾取り【あやとり】
  • lease rod (in a loom) - abbreviation 綾竹

Example Sentences

あやayaha物事monogotowo極端にkyokutanniまでmade押し進めるoshisusumeru傾向keikougaあるaru
Aya tends to carry things to extremes.
あやayahaホットHOTTOピンクPINKUya電子ブルーdenshiBURUUya深紫fukamurasakitoいったitta激しいhageshiiiroga好きsukida
Aya likes intense colors, such as hot pink, electric blue and deep purple.

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