しなる Also written しわる, 撓る Meanings Godan verb, Intransitive to bend; to warp; to yield See also: しなう. to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant See also: しなやか. See also: しなう. Example sentences その竹はしなったが折れなかった。The bamboo gave but did not break. 枝はしなったけど折れはしなかった。The branches gave but did not break. 誰もトムを助けようとはしなった。Nobody tried to help Tom. 竹はしなったが折れはしなかった。The bamboo bent but did not break. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists