じあい

地合い

N5Common wordNoun
Noun
texture (cloth, fabric, paper)
Noun
market toneundertone
Noun
balance between the position of white and black stones

Example Sentences

このシャツは地合(じあ)いが(やわ)らかくて着心地(きごこち)がいい。

This shirt has a soft texture and is comfortable to wear.

この和紙(わし)地合(じあ)いが均一(きんいつ)で、書道(しょどう)()いている。

This washi paper has an even texture, making it well suited for calligraphy.

着物(きもの)(えら)ぶときは、色柄(いろがら)だけでなく地合(じあ)いも大事(だいじ)だ。

When choosing a kimono, the texture of the fabric matters just as much as its color and pattern.

(やす)いスーツは地合(じあ)いが(うす)くて、すぐにへたってしまう。

Cheap suits have thin fabric and lose their shape quickly.

職人(しょくにん)生地(きじ)地合(じあ)いを指先(ゆびさき)(たし)かめながら(えら)んでいた。

The craftsman was choosing the fabric, checking its texture with his fingertips.