捻る
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to twist;to wrench;to turn (a tap, switch, etc.)
2
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to twist (a body part);to bend;to sprain
私は石につまずいて、足首をひねってしまった。
I tripped on a stone, twisting my ankle.
3
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to strangle (to death);to wring (an animal's neck)
4
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to defeat easily;to beat
5
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to make (a problem, design, etc.) intricate;to make peculiar;to make complicated
6
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to manage to compose (a haiku, song, etc.)
7
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
dated term
to wrap (a monetary gift) in paper
Other forms
拈る 【ひねる】 (rarely used kanji form) · 撚る 【ひねる】 (rarely used kanji form)