B1 Idiom 1분 분량

頭をひねる

Atama o hineru

Rack one's brains, ponder

To think very hard and try to come up with a solution to a difficult problem.

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The phrase '頭をひねる' literally means 'to twist one's head'. The action of twisting or turning one's head can be associated with deep thought or concentration, as if one is physically trying to 'untangle' a complex idea in their mind. The word '頭' (atama) refers to the head, and 'ひねる' (hineru) means to twist, turn, or wring. This idiom likely emerged from the physical manifestation of intense cogitation, where individuals might tilt or rub their head as they grapple with a challenging problem. The 'twisting' implies an effort to reorient one's thoughts or perspectives to find a new approach. It conveys a sense of struggle and dedicated mental exertion, going beyond superficial consideration to a deeper, more involved process of problem-solving.

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