Jisho

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ねじ 捩る
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to twist; to screw; to wrench​Usually written using kana alone
  • その
  • とって取っ手
  • を
  • みぎ右
  • に
  • ねじる
  • と
  • はこ箱
  • は
  • あ開きます
    • 。
Twist that knob to the right and the box will open.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to sprain​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
捻る 【ねじる】、拗る 【ねじる】
Notes
拗る: Rarely-used kanji form.

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