撚より

Written forms

• 撚より

  Standard kanji spelling for twist or ply in textiles and cords.

• よりUsage100%

  Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.

• 縒よりUsage<1%

  Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 撚り but still used.

Etymology

Noun form of the verb 撚る (よる, 'to twist'). The kanji 撚 specifically relates to twisting fibers.