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捻り、拈り、撚り ひねり hineri

JMdict entry #1954250

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone twist; spin
  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); taste
  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
    see: おひねり
  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sumo twisting throw

Kanji in this word

twirl, twist, play

Example sentences

「ふむ」 武田先生は口ひげを捻りながらうなった。
「 fumu 」 takeda sensei ha kuchihige wo hineri nagara unaxtsu ta 。
"Hrmm," mumbled Professor Takeda as he twisted his moustache.

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