Lingaku首をひねる【くびをひねる】
Frequency rank: 8,859. – 8,874. (for form 首を捻る: 4,477. – 4,481.)
- to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
Generated: This meaning is used when someone is reacting to something confusing or intriguing, often tilting their head as a physical manifestation of their puzzlement or curiosity.