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[ひね()·]
hineri
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

hineri
[ひね()·]
hineri
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hineri

English Meaning(s) for 捻り

noun
  1. twist; spin
  2. ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style)
  3. wrapped offering (of money)
  4. twisting throw

Definition and Synonyms for 捻り

Twine a lightweight cord
Synonyms: ひも, ひねり, ひねる, ストリング, 撚る, 撚糸, , , より糸, 縒り
Wrench a jerky pulling movement
Synonyms: ねじる, ねじれ, ひねり, ひねる, ねじれる, ツイスト, 捩り, 捩じり, 捩れる, 捻転

Meanings for each kanji in 捻り

» twirl; twist; play with

Categories 捻り is a member of

Cord a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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Motion a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
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