ほつれ

Alternative writings: 解れ
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A fray or frayed spot; a noun referring to an area where fabric or thread has come loose or unraveled.

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ズボンの裾に小さなほつれができている。

There is a small fray at the hem of my trousers.

セーターのほつれは早めに直した方が悪化しない。

It's best to mend a fray in a sweater early so it doesn't get worse.

古い本の表紙にほつれが見られる。

The cover of the old book shows some fraying.

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