ちりめんじわ

noun

fine wrinkles; crepe-like wrinkles

Describes very fine, delicate wrinkles resembling the texture of crepe fabric (縮緬). Often used for skin, paper, or thin materials.

• 年としをとると、目めのまわりにちりめんじわができやすくなる。

  As you age, fine wrinkles tend to appear around the eyes.

• この和わ紙しはちりめんじわが美うつくしい。

  This Japanese paper has beautiful fine wrinkles.