折【おり】
Frequency rank: 9,020. – 9,029.
- opportunity; chance; occasion; timeesp. 折
- folding; fold; pleat; creaseesp. 折り
- small food box (wooden or cardboard)esp. 折り
- folding in ... (two, three, etc.)as 二つ折り, 三つ折り, etc.; number indicates the number of layers after folding
- counter for folded items
- counter for items (esp. food) packed in an oribakosee also 折り箱
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noun, used as a suffix
counter
Forms
- 折【おり】Frequency rank: 9,020. – 9,029.
- 折り【おり】Frequency rank: 17,436. – 17,502.
- おりFrequency rank: 38,257. – 38,767.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- opportunity; chance; occasion; time
- folding; fold; pleat; crease
- small food box (wooden or cardboard)
- folding in ... (two, three, etc.)
- counter for folded items
- counter for items (esp. food) packed in an oribako
This meaning refers to a favorable moment to take action or make a decision. It is often used to describe a specific circumstance that allows something to occur.
This meaning relates to the physical act of bending or creasing something. It can be used in various contexts, such as in origami or when describing clothing.
This refers to a type of container typically used to hold food, often used in traditional Japanese cuisine.
This meaning indicates the act of folding something multiple times, often for organization or storage purposes.
This usage functions as a counting unit specifically for objects that are folded. It is commonly used in contexts such as clothing or paper.
I have four folding chairs.
This meaning is specific to counting food items that are packaged in a traditional wooden box, often used for special presentation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
おり折りをいれる入れるto insert a foldおりたたみ折りたたみfoldingおりがみ折り紙paper foldingせっかく折角with great effort; at the cost of much effortおり折りたてfreshly folded; newly madeおりばこ折り箱food box (for packing items)おり折のなか中でamong opportunities; during the opportunityおり折をみて見てat the right opportunity; when the chance arisesおり折にふれて触れてon occasions; at timesおりめ折り目crease; fold lineおる折るとwhen (it) is foldedおりかえす折り返すto fold back; to turn back
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