1. Noun

   figure; design

   Usually written using kana alone

2. twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes

3. style (of writing); figure (of speech)

   Usually written using kana alone

4. design; plot; plan

   Usually written using kana alone

5. minor market fluctuation; technical correction

   Usually written using kana alone

6. cat's cradle

   Usually written using kana aloneAbbreviationsee 綾取りsee あやとり

7. lease rod (in a loom)

   Usually written using kana aloneAbbreviationsee 綾竹

Also written 文【あや】aya