English–Japanese
“pinch” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsuneru
Example
夢か確かめるため、頬をつねります。yume ka tashi ka me ru ta me hō o tsu ne ri ma su
I pinch my cheek to see if I am dreaming.
How to say “pinch” in Japanese
“Pinch” in Japanese is つねる (tsuneru).
Describes gripping a small area between the fingers, usually with enough pressure to produce a sharp sensation.
Example sentences with つねる
眠気を覚ますため、自分の腕をつねります。nemu ke o sa ma su ta me ji bun no ude o tsu ne ri ma su
I pinch my arm to wake myself up.
Tips for using つねる
- English pinch can also mean a small amount, as in a pinch of salt, while つねる (tsuneru) describes the physical squeeze of skin.