ねじ伏せる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ねじ伏せる
1
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor
2
to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
Kanji in this Word
伏
6 strokes
Frequency: 1604
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
prostrated
bend down
bow
cover
lay (pipes)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.せる
ふ.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふし
ふせ
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
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
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