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捻
On'yomi
ネン・ジョウ
NEN / JOU
Kun'yomi
ね.じる・ねじ.る・ひね.くる・ひね.る
nejiru / nejiru / hinekuru / hineru
twirl · twist · play with
Details
Strokes11
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and thought. Twisting with hand.
Symbolism
Twist, torsion, wrench. Represents twisting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying play
Component Breakdown
捻=
扌念
hand + 念
Words & Expressions
Words written with 捻
捻挫ねんざsprain
Other kanji with the same meaning
“play with”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捻 mean in Japanese?
捻 means twirl, twist, play with.
How do you read 捻?
On'yomi: ネン、ジョウ (NEN, JOU). Kun'yomi: ね.じる、ねじ.る、ひね.くる、ひね.る (nejiru, nejiru, hinekuru, hineru).
How many strokes does 捻 have?
捻 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
捻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means twirl, twist, play with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.