折おり目め

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Meanings

Refers to a line or mark made by folding, such as in paper, cloth, or clothing. Often used for intentional folds like pleats or sharp creases.

紙かみに折おり目めをつける。
I make a fold in the paper.
スカートの折おり目めがきれいだ。
The pleats of the skirt are neat.

noun

manners; courtesy; responsible behavior

Figurative use derived from the idea of a 'proper fold' or 'correct line.' Refers to behaving with discipline, politeness, and a sense of responsibility. Often used in phrases like 折り目正しい (well-mannered, upright).

彼かれは折おり目め正ただしい人ひとだ。
He is a person of proper manners.
折おり目め正ただしく振ふる舞まいなさい。
Behave with courtesy and responsibility.

Kanji

折fold, break, fracture
目eye, class, look

Related words

折おれ
折り目 is an intentional crease made by folding something neatly (like paper or clothes), while 折れ is often an unintended bend or break point.
ひだ
折り目 is a sharp, deliberate crease such as one pressed into paper or trousers, while 襞 covers softer, more numerous folds like pleats or ridges.
しわN3
折り目 is a deliberate, clean fold line (as in pressed paper or fabric), whereas しわ can be accidental, irregular, or caused by age.

Don't confuse with

折おりN1
折り目 names the visible crease line left by folding, while 折 more broadly refers to the act of folding or a fold itself.
縫ぬい目め
折り目 is a fold or crease line, while 縫い目 is a line created by sewing two pieces together.

Word family

折おり目め正ただしい
well-mannered; courteous; polite

Built from

折おる+目め

Written forms

折おり目めUsage81%
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
折おり目めUsage19%
Less common variant without okurigana.

Etymology

Compound of 折り (ori, 'folding,' from verb 折る) and 目 (me, 'line' or 'mark'). Literally 'fold line.' The figurative sense of 'manners' comes from the idea of a properly aligned fold representing correct behavior.

Meanings

noun

fold; crease; pleat

Refers to a line or mark made by folding, such as in paper, cloth, or clothing. Often used for intentional folds like pleats or sharp creases.

紙かみに折おり目めをつける。
I make a fold in the paper.
スカートの折おり目めがきれいだ。
The pleats of the skirt are neat.

noun

manners; courtesy; responsible behavior

彼かれは折おり目め正ただしい人ひとだ。
He is a person of proper manners.
折おり目め正ただしく振ふる舞まいなさい。
Behave with courtesy and responsibility.

Related words

折おれ
折り目 is an intentional crease made by folding something neatly (like paper or clothes), while 折れ is often an unintended bend or break point.
ひだ
折り目 is a sharp, deliberate crease such as one pressed into paper or trousers, while 襞 covers softer, more numerous folds like pleats or ridges.
しわN3
折り目 is a deliberate, clean fold line (as in pressed paper or fabric), whereas しわ can be accidental, irregular, or caused by age.