godan verb (-su), transitive verb
devise; think up; work out; come up with
Figurative use: to create or invent a new idea, method, or solution through mental effort. Often used for plans, strategies, or original concepts.
新しい販売戦略を編み出す必要がある。
We need to devise a new sales strategy.
彼は誰も思いつかなかった解決策を編み出した。
He came up with a solution that no one else had thought of.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
knit (a pattern into something)
Literal knitting sense: to incorporate a design or pattern into a knitted item while knitting.
セーターに花柄を編み出すのは難しい。
It's difficult to knit a floral pattern into a sweater.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
start knitting
Rare use: to begin knitting or to knit something out from the start. Often replaced by 編み始める in modern Japanese.
彼女は新しい毛糸でマフラーを編み出した。
She started knitting a scarf with new yarn.