捻る

To twist an object or body part, rack one’s brain, or easily defeat an opponent.

Readings

Other forms

ひねります polite form

ひねって te-form

ひねった past tense

捻る original kanji, but rarely used

1 Verb (transitive)

To Twist / Turn

Describes the action of turning an object with the fingers or rotating a body part beyond its natural range.

Example

蛇口をひねって水を出す。

I'll turn the tap to get some water.

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2 Verb (transitive)

To Puzzle Over / Devise

Refers to squeezing out wisdom or exerting significant mental effort to produce a creative result.

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3 Verb (transitive)

To Beat Someone Easily

Indicates defeating an opponent effortlessly or dealing with a situation with ease.

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捻る

ひねる

To twist an object or body part, rack one's brain, or easily defeat an opponent.

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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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