ichidan verb, intransitive verb
become fluffy; become fuzzy; fray; pill
Describes fabric, yarn, or similar material becoming fluffy, fuzzy, or developing pills/frays on the surface.
このセーターは洗うとすぐそそける。
This sweater pills easily after washing.
使い込んだタオルがそそけてきた。
The well-used towel has become fluffy/fuzzy.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
become disheveled; become untidy
Often used for hair becoming messy or unkempt; can also describe a generally untidy appearance.
風で髪がそそけてしまった。
My hair got disheveled by the wind.
朝起きたら前髪がそそけていた。
When I woke up, my bangs were all messy.