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twirl, twist

JLPT N1 11 strokes
Kun'yomi
ね.じる・ねじ.る・ひね.くる・ひね.る
On'yomi
ネン・ジョウ

捻 means "twirl, twist". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 11 strokes. It is read ね.じる・ねじ.る・ひね.くる・ひね.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ネン・ジョウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 捻 mean?
捻 means "twirl, twist". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 捻 have?
捻 is written in 11 strokes.
How is 捻 read?
It is read ね.じる・ねじ.る・ひね.くる・ひね.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ネン・ジョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 捻?
捻 is a JLPT N1 kanji.