捻(ね)じれ

ねじれ
noun
twist, distortion, warp
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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; in politics, a divided Diet.
国会(こっかい)は捻(ね)じれ状態(じょうたい)にある。
The Diet is divided (the ruling side lacks a majority in one house).
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.

Common patterns

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.

Writing

Usually written in kana, especially in the political term: ねじれ国会(こっかい).

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Added 2026.2.3 11:36 · Revised 2026.10.4 3:59
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