撓(しな)るto bend, to warp, to yield, to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body), to be flexible, to be pliant

う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

1. 1.

   to bend, to warp, to yield

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • 撓う

2. 2.

   to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body), to be flexible, to be pliant

   Usually written using kana alone,

   See Also:

   • しなやか
   • 撓う