ichidan verb, transitive verb
pry open; force open; wrench open
Used when opening something by applying force with a tool or lever, often damaging it in the process.
泥棒はバールで窓をこじ開けた。
The burglar pried open the window with a crowbar.
缶詰の蓋が固くて、ドライバーでこじ開けた。
The can lid was stuck, so I pried it open with a screwdriver.