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Meaning of 折(おり) in Japanese

折, 折り
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
おり
Romaji
ori
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    opportunity; chance; occasion; time
    Example sentence
    今度東京においでの折にはお立ち寄りください。 Drop in and see us when you're next in Tokyo.
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), counter
    Meaning
    fold; pleat; crease
    Example sentence
    お暇の折にはぜひ遊びに来てください。 Do come and see us when you are free.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    small food box (wooden or cardboard)
    Example sentence
    あなたはちょうどよい折に来た。 You have come at an opportune time.

Examples of 折, 折り, おり in a sentence

Kanji in this word

折 JLPT 3

7 strokes

fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

On'Yomi: セツ

Kun'Yomi: お.る, おり, お.り, -お.り, お.れる

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