This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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捻くる

拈くる
ひねくる
to twirl; to spin; to fiddle with; to change wording
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捻くれる

拈くれる
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vi
ひねくれる
to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
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捻り

拈り、撚り
ひねり
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
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捻る

拈る、撚る
ひねる
to twist; to wrench; to turn (a switch on or off, etc.); to wring (a neck); to puzzle over; to defeat easily
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拈華微笑

ねんげみしょう
heart-to-heart communication; thought transference; holding a flower and subtly smiling