twist, ask, investigate, verify

About this kanji

The kanji 糾 has the primary meaning of twisting or investigating. It is commonly used as a verb, particularly in the context of asking questions or verifying information. Some notable compounds include 紛糾 (ふんきゅう), which means complication, and 糾弾 (きゅうだん), meaning censure or reprimand, often used in formal settings. Another example is 糾明 (きゅうめい), referring to a thorough investigation. This kanji conveys a sense of examining things carefully or unraveling complexities, so it’s often found in legal and formal discussions. Remember, while it's more frequently used in noun form, it can also serve to deepen the action of questioning.

Example sentences

• 問題を糾明する必要がある。

  It is necessary to clarify the issue.

Meanings across languages

English

twist, ask, investigate, verify

Tiếng Việt

xoắn

日本語

糾

한국어

비틀다

中文

纠

id

memutar, bertanya, menyelidiki, memverifikasi

th

บิด, ถาม, สืบสวน, ตรวจสอบ

es

torcer, preguntar, investigar, verificar

fr

torsader, demander, enquêter, vérifier

de

Drehen, fragen, untersuchen, verifizieren

pt

torcer, perguntar, investigar, verificar

Common compounds

• 紛糾ふんきゅうcomplication, confusion, disorder
• 糾弾きゅうだんcensure, denunciation, (verbal) attack
• 糾合きゅうごうrally, muster
• 糾明きゅうめいsearching examination, establishing the facts through thorough examination
• 糾問きゅうもんinquiry, enquiry
• 糾うあざなうto twist strands (e.g. into rope), to twist rope
• 罪状糾明ざいじょうきゅうめいclosely examining (questioning) the concrete circumstances of a crime
• 禍福は糾える縄のごとしかふくはあざなえるなわのごとしfortune and misfortune are intertwined, fortune and misfortune come by turns, good luck and bad luck alternate (like the strands of a rope)

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