捩る

Meaning

1. v5rvt
   to twist; to screw; to wrench
2. v5rvt
   to sprain
3. v5rvt
   to parody; to make a parody of; to pun (on)
4. v5rvt
   to twist; to distort
5. v5rvt
   to twist; to contort

Example sentences

• 「ふむ」 武田先生は口ひげを捻りながらうなった。

  "Hrmm," mumbled Professor Takeda as he twisted his moustache.

• いくら頭を捻ろうがそんな名前は出てこなかった。

  No matter how I racked my brain, I couldn't remember that name.

• 体を捻ってから下までしゃがみます。

  After twisting your body, squat down.