Word details

ひねくる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひねくる.

Dictionary

Entry

ひねくる捻くる拈くるTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #69680
1

to twirl; to spin

2

to fiddle with; to change (e.g. wording)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

捻

twirl, twist, play with

11 strokesGrade 8

On

ネンジョウ

Kun

ね.じるねじ.るひね.くるひね.る
拈

twirl, twist, twiddle, wring

8 strokes

On

ネンセンデン

Kun

ひね.る

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