Refers to unwanted wrinkles, creases, or signs of wear, especially in paper, fabric, or thin materials. Often used in contexts like crumpled documents or worn clothing.
ポケットに入れていた紙がよれになってしまった。
The paper I had in my pocket got wrinkled.
このシャツは洗濯するとよれが出やすい。
This shirt tends to get creased easily when washed.
A crease formed in the shirt collar.
古いスーツはよれが目立つようになった。
The old suit's wrinkles have become noticeable.
I smoothed out the crease in the document with an iron.
Hiragana spelling is standard; no kanji form exists.
Katakana variant, sometimes used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Derived from the verb よれる (to get twisted or wrinkled). The noun form よれ refers to the resulting wrinkle or crease.