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What does 捩る (ねじる, nejiru) mean?

捩る (ねじる, nejiru) means to twist, to wring.

Quick facts
Readingねじる
Romajinejiru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ねじる
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworknejiru

to twist, to wring

Example sentences

  • I turned the faucet and shut off the water.

  • I twisted the wire to make a shape.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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