Word details

ひねり

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

Dictionary

Entry

ねり捻り拈り撚りNounFreq #30492
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

twirl, twist, twiddle, wring

8 strokes

On

ネンセンデン

Kun

ひね.る

twist, twine, kinky

15 strokesFrequency 2,398

On

ネン

Kun

よ.るよ.れるよりひね.る

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