ねじる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ねじる
1
to twist; to screw; to wrench
Examples
その取っ手を右にねじると箱は開きます。
Twist that knob to the right and the box will open.
2
to sprain
Kanji in this Word
捩
10 strokes
Meanings
screw
twist
wrench
distort
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
レツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よじ.る
ね.じる
ねじ.れる
もじ.る
捻
11 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
twirl
twist
play with
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネン
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.じる
ねじ.る
ひね.くる
ひね.る
拗
8 strokes
Meanings
crooked
twisted
distorted
perverted
cross
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
ヨウ
イク
ユウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねじ.れる
こじ.れる
す.ねる
ねじ.ける
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