じあい
地合い
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
texture (cloth, fabric, paper)
Noun
market tone•undertone
Noun
balance between the position of white and black stones
Example Sentences
このシャツは地合いが柔らかくて着心地がいい。
This shirt has a soft texture and is comfortable to wear.
この和紙は地合いが均一で、書道に向いている。
This washi paper has an even texture, making it well suited for calligraphy.
着物を選ぶときは、色柄だけでなく地合いも大事だ。
When choosing a kimono, the texture of the fabric matters just as much as its color and pattern.
安いスーツは地合いが薄くて、すぐにへたってしまう。
Cheap suits have thin fabric and lose their shape quickly.
職人は生地の地合いを指先で確かめながら選んでいた。
The craftsman was choosing the fabric, checking its texture with his fingertips.