Word details
ねじを巻く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ねじを巻く.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to wind (e.g. a watch)
2
Idiomatic expression
to give (someone) a good prodding; to make (someone) shape up
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
巻
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
9 strokesFrequency 944JLPT N2Grade 6
On
カンケン
Kun
ま.くまきま.き
螺
small, edible, helical fresh-water mollusk
17 strokesGrade 9
On
ラ
Kun
にしにな
子
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1
On
シスツ
Kun
こ-こね
Nanori
いきぎくけねっ
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