Word details

ひねくれる

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

Dictionary

Entry

ひねくれる捻くれる拈くれるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #17587
1

to become twisted; to grow distorted; to be curved; to bend

2

to get sulky; to sulk

3

to grow bitter; to become embittered; to become perverse

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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