捻(ね)じれ

ねじれ
noun
twist, distortion, warp
1. twist, torsion (physical)
A physical twisting or warping of an object.
木(き)に捻(ね)じれが生(しょう)じた。
A twist developed in the wood.
2. distortion, complication (figurative)
A distorted or complicated state, especially in politics or relationships; a deadlock situation.
国会(こっかい)は捻(ね)じれ状態(じょうたい)にある。
The Diet is in a deadlock situation.
捻(ね)じれ国会(こっかい) refers to when different parties control each house.
二人(ふたり)の関係(かんけい)に捻(ね)じれが生(しょう)じている。
There is a complication in their relationship.

捻(ね)じれ refers to twisting or distortion, both physical and figurative.

Common patterns

Political usage

捻(ね)じれ国会(こっかい) is a common term in Japanese politics, referring to when the ruling party controls the House of Representatives but not the House of Councillors.

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Added 2026.2.3 11:36 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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