This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: あや
Romaji: aya
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

figure; design

2

twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes

Note: Only 綾

Kanji

Readings: ブン、 モン、 ふみ、 あや
Meanings: sentence, literature, style, art, decoration, figures, plan, literary radical (no. 67)
Readings: リン、 あや
Meanings: design, figured cloth, twill

Example Sentences

(ぶん)(ひと)なり。
➥The style is the man himself.
Full Entry➤
文句(もんく)()うな。
➥Don't complain.
Full Entry➤
(かれ)無一文(むいちもん)だ。
➥He is as poor as a rat.
Full Entry➤
文無(もんな)しなんだ。
➥I'm broke.
Full Entry➤
(ぶん)()(まさ)る。
➥The pen is mightier than the sword.
Full Entry➤
(かれ)のは悪文(あくぶん)だ。
➥He has a bad style.
Full Entry➤
Find More