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風合い (ふうあい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Meanings 1
noun
texture ; feel ; appearance
Describes the tactile quality and visual impression of materials like cloth, fabric, or paper. Often used in contexts of fashion, interior design, and crafts.
Written forms 風ふう 合あ い Usage 99%
Standard spelling with okurigana; common in news and everyday use.
風ふう 合あい Usage 1%
Abbreviated spelling without okurigana; seen in some contexts but less common.
明めい
器き
具ぐ
が
人にん
気き
だ
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Lighting fixtures that make use of the texture of Japanese paper are popular.
fit, suit, join
Similar words 手て 触ざわ り 手触り specifically refers to the tactile sensation when touched, while 風合い includes both touch and visual appearance, often with an aesthetic nuance.
質しつ 感かん 質感 is a more general term for the sense of material quality, not limited to textiles or paper, and can be used for a wider range of surfaces.
Etymology Compound of 風 (ふう, 'appearance, style') and 合い (あい, 'fit, condition'), referring to the overall impression of a material's surface.
