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捻

捻 — twirl, twist, play with

Learn the correct stroke order for 捻 (twirl), a 11-stroke kanji.

Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ネンnen、ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ね.じるnejiru、ねじ.るnejiru、ひね.くるhinekuru、ひね.るhineru
Strokes11
Radical手
Frequency—
Meaningstwirl, twist, play with

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

捻るひねるto twist; to wrench; to turn (a tap, switch, etc.)verb
捻挫ねんざsprain; twist; wrenchnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 捻 (twirl) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

Example Words in Context

捻るひねる — to twist; to wrench; to turn (a tap, switch, etc.)
捻挫ねんざ — sprain; twist; wrench

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 捻 have?

The kanji 捻 (twirl) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 捻?

捻 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 捻 mean?

捻 means: twirl, twist, play with. On'yomi readings: ネン, ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ね.じる, ねじ.る, ひね.くる, ひね.る.