fray; frayed spot
Refers to a place where fabric or thread has come loose, such as a frayed edge or a run in a stocking.
There's a fray on the sleeve of my sweater.
I fix a run in my stockings.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 解れ is rare.
Kanji form is uncommon; learners should use the kana spelling.
Derived from the verb ほつれる (to become frayed). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.