くねくね

Alternative writings: クネクネ, ぐねぐね, グネグネ
Frequency:
1

Wriggling or winding movement; bending and twisting repeatedly — used for sinuous motion of bodies or for winding roads/paths.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ヘビがくねくねと草むらを抜けていった。

A snake wriggled through the grass.

山道はくねくねしていて運転に注意が必要だ。

The mountain road is winding and requires careful driving.

ダンサーがくねくねと腰を動かして踊った。

The dancer moved their hips sinuously as they danced.

針金をくねくね曲げて、オブジェを作った。

I twisted the wire into winding shapes and made an object.

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