斑入り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 斑入り (ふいり), patch 斑 and inclusion 入り combine to denote variegation.
• Basic usage: 斑入りの modifies a leaf, coat, or material containing patches of another color.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Variegation and compounds
  • 斑入り植物 is a plant with that trait, distinct from an accidental one-time stain.