noun
Physical twisting or spinning motion; also used for a twist in a story or a small, clever twist in design.
ドアノブをひねりで開ける。
Open the door by twisting the knob.
話の最後にひねりを加えた。
I added a twist at the end of the story.
noun
ingenuity; sophistication; taste
Refers to a clever, refined, or original touch in writing, design, or ideas; often implies a subtle, tasteful twist.
彼の文章にはひねりが効いている。
His writing has a clever twist to it.
このデザインはひねりが足りない。
This design lacks originality.
noun
monetary offering wrapped in paper
A gift of money, typically given at celebratory events, wrapped decoratively in paper; often used in the phrase おひねり.
See also: おひねり
結婚式でおひねりを渡した。
I gave a monetary gift at the wedding.
noun
twisting throw (sumo)
A sumo technique where the wrestler twists the opponent down; a specific kimarite.
横綱はひねりで勝負を決めた。
The yokozuna won the match with a twisting throw.
Rarely used kanji form.
Noun form of the verb 捻る (ひねる, 'to twist'). The monetary offering sense likely derives from the practice of twisting paper around coins.