Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 捻り(ひねり) in Japanese

捻り, 拈り, 撚り
Kana Reading
ひねり
Romaji
hineri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    twist; spin
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wrapped offering (of money)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    twisting throw (sumo)


Kanji in this word

15 strokes

twist, twine, kinky

On'Yomi: ネン

Kun'Yomi: よ.る, よ.れる, より, ひね.る

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8 strokes

twirl, twist, twiddle, wring

On'Yomi: ネン, セン, デン

Kun'Yomi: ひね.る

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11 strokes

twirl, twist, play with

On'Yomi: ネン, ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: ね.じる, ねじ.る, ひね.くる, ひね.る

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