KANJI
捻
twist
turn, sprain, wrench, nip
Kun'yomi
ひねねじ
On'yomi
ねん
Example sentences
ネジを右に捻って締める。
Twist the screw to the right to tighten it.
階段で足を滑らせて、足首を捻ってしまった。
I slipped on the stairs and sprained my ankle.
彼の発言は、どうも事実を捻じ曲げているように聞こえる。
His statement sounds like he's twisting the facts.
Practice exercises
1
捻
Answer
ねじひねねん
2
捻
Answer
twisttwirlsprainwrench
3
捻る
to twist; to sprain (a joint)
Answer
ひねる
4
捻挫
sprain
Answer
ねんざ
5
捻出
manage to get; squeeze out (money, an idea)
Answer
ねんしゅつ
6
捻くれ者
perverse person; cynic; twisted personality
Answer
ひねくれもの