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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
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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hand + 念

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and thought. Twisting with hand.

Symbolism

Twist, torsion, wrench. Represents twisting.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying play

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?

Yes. 捻 (twirl, twist, play with) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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