ichidan verb, transitive verb
twist someone's arm and pin them down; wrestle to the floor by twisting
Physical sense: using a twisting motion to force someone to the ground or hold them down, often by the arm. Common in martial arts or physical confrontations.
警官は犯人をねじ伏せて手錠をかけた。
The police officer twisted the criminal's arm and pinned him down, then handcuffed him.
柔道の試合で
In the judo match, he twisted his opponent down to the mat in one swift move.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
force to yield; make surrender; overpower in argument
Figurative extension: to overwhelm someone verbally or psychologically, forcing them to give in or admit defeat. Often used in debates, negotiations, or conflicts.
彼は論理的な主張で相手をねじ伏せた。
He forced his opponent to yield with his logical argument.
上司をねじ伏せて企画を通した。
He overpowered his boss in the discussion and got the project approved.