ひねり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひねり
1
Word usually written using kana alone
twist; spin
2
Word usually written using kana alone
ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); taste
3
Word usually written using kana alone
monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
4
Sumo
twisting throw
Kanji in this Word
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
拈
8 strokes
Meanings
twirl
twist
twiddle
wring
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネン
セン
デン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひね.る
撚
15 strokes
Frequency: 2398
Meanings
twist
twine
kinky
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.る
よ.れる
より
ひね.る
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