ichidan verb, transitive verb
twist; bend by twisting; contort
Physical action of twisting something out of its natural shape; often used for metal, wire, or body parts.
彼は針金をねじ曲げてフックを作った。
He twisted the wire to make a hook.
事故でバンパーがねじ
The bumper was bent out of shape in the accident.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
distort; twist (words/truth); misrepresent
Figurative use: deliberately altering facts, statements, or meaning to deceive or mislead.
彼は事実をねじ曲げて報告した。
He reported the facts in a distorted way.
私の言葉をねじ曲げて解釈しないでください。
Please don't twist my words.