Translation guide
The two fundamental thread directions in weaving: warp (vertical threads on a loom) and weft (horizontal threads woven through). In Japanese, this is expressed with the set phrase 経糸と緯糸 (tateito to yokoito) or the compound 経緯 (keii), which also metaphorically means 'circumstances' or 'details of a matter'.
Referring to the actual threads in a loom or woven fabric.
The standard, explicit phrase for 'warp and weft'. 経糸 (tateito) is warp, 緯糸 (yokoito) is weft.
Using the weaving metaphor to talk about the background, details, or course of events. This is a very common usage of 経緯 (keii).
The most common metaphorical use, meaning 'circumstances', 'details', or 'how things came to be'. Note the reading is keii, not tatenuki.
This fabric uses silk for the warp and weft.
A compound word literally meaning 'warp and weft', but this reading (tatenuki) is specifically for the weaving sense. Less common than the phrase.
Adjust the density of the warp and weft.
Uses the more common kanji 縦 (vertical) and 横 (horizontal) for warp and weft. Slightly less technical than 経糸と緯糸.
Warp and weft intersect to create cloth.
Please explain the circumstances of the incident.
I will summarize the details up to now.
A common phrase meaning 'the circumstances of the matter' or 'how things happened'.
Please tell me the details of what happened.
warp and weft threads
経緯 (keii) is very common in formal explanations, reports, and news. It's a natural way to say 'the background' or 'the process leading up to this'.