Twist in Japanese
"twist" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "twist". The most common choice is shown first.
糾View details →
Top pick
twist, ask, investigate, verify
Reading: kyuu
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and entwine. Entangling thread.
What it carries
Denounce, investigate, complication. Represents questioning.
Related kanji for "twist"
捻Details →編Details →
twist
nen
Composed of hand and thought. Twisting with hand.
twist
hen · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of thread and flat. Weaving thread flat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for twist?
The most common kanji for "twist" is 糾, read as kyuu. It means twist, ask, investigate. Related kanji: 捻 (twist), 編 (twist).
How many strokes does 糾 have?
糾 has 9 strokes.