Japanese Word · Intermediate
ほつれる
to become frayed
Pronunciation: [ho̞t͡sɨɾe̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to become frayed
Example
服のほつれた糸を切る
to cut a loose thread on one's clothes
Practice tips
- Practice ほつれる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.