ほつれる Also written 解れる Meanings Ichidan verb, Intransitive to become frayed; to become loose Example sentences ハイヒールのかかとが折れたとき、ストッキングがほつれた。She got a run in her stocking when she broke the heel of her shoe. ブランケットの縫い目がほつれてる。The blanket's seam has unraveled. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists