ねじる

Alternative writings: 捩る, 捻る, 拗る, 捩じる, 捻じる, 拗じる
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

To twist, screw, or wrench something — e.g., turning a screw, twisting a bar; a physical action of rotating or contorting.

U-VerbTransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

ドライバーでネジをねじるときは力を入れすぎないでください。

When turning a screw with a screwdriver, don't apply too much force.

彼はふと腕をねじって相手の手を奪った。

He suddenly twisted his arm and took the other's hand.

タオルをねじって水を絞る。

Twist the towel to wring out the water.

2

To sprain or twist (a joint) — injuring a limb by twisting it abnormally.

U-VerbTransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

階段で足をねじって、足首を痛めた。

I twisted my foot on the stairs and hurt my ankle.

サッカーで相手とぶつかって膝をねじったようだ。

It seems I twisted my knee after colliding with an opponent in soccer.

Masu-Formねじます
Nai-Formねじらない
Ta-Formねじた
Te-Formねじて
Ba-Formねじれば
Volitional Formねじろう
Imperative Formねじれ
Potential Formねじられる
Passive Formねじられる
Causative Formねじらせる
Causative Passive Formねじらせられる