ひねり

noun

twist; spin

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あける。

  Open the door by twisting the knob.

• 話はなしの最さい後ごにひねりを加くわえた。

  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.

• 彼かれの文ぶん章しょうにはひねりが効きいている。

  His writing has a clever twist to it.

• このデザインはひねりが足たりない。

  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

• 結けっ婚こん式しきでおひねりを渡わたした。

  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.

• 横よこ綱づなはひねりで勝しょう負ぶを決きめた。

  The yokozuna won the match with a twisting throw.