Godan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to twist, to wrench, to turn (a switch on or off, etc.), to wring (a neck).
  2. to puzzle over.
  3. to defeat easily.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
ひねる
 
捻る ひねる
 
拈る ひねる
 
撚る ひねる