Refers to intentional or decorative folds in fabric, paper, or similar materials, such as pleats in a skirt or tucks in sewing.
The pleats of the skirt are nicely defined.
Used for natural or irregular folds, such as in mountains, skin, or crumpled paper. Often implies a ridge or depression.
hidden detail; nuance; subtlety
Figurative use: a subtle aspect, hidden complexity, or fine point that is not immediately obvious. Often used in expressions like ひだのある (nuanced) or ひだを読む (read between the lines).
lamella; gill (of a mushroom)
Technical biological term for the thin, plate-like structures on the underside of a mushroom cap.
She gathered many pleats into the skirt.
I arrange the gathers of the curtain.
There is a small settlement in the folds of the mountain.
A deep crease formed in the paper.
His story has deep nuances.
It's difficult to grasp the subtleties of this text.
Identify the mushroom species by the color of its gills.
Some people naturally have a fold form on their eyelid.
I try to read the subtle nuance behind his words.
The folds of the mountain's surface are deep.
プリーツ is the specific fashion term for machine-made pleats in clothing, while 襞 is the broader, more literary word covering pleats, folds, and creases of any kind.
ひだ is the general Japanese word for a pleat or fold in fabric, while タック specifically refers to a stitched-down tuck used in dressmaking.
Usually written in kana; the kanji 襞 is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Kanji form; uncommon and mainly encountered in literary or technical contexts.
The origin is uncertain. Possibly related to the verb ひだる (to fold), but the exact derivation is unclear.