曲がる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 曲がる
1
to bend; to curve; to warp; to wind; to twist
Examples
風に吹かれて木が曲がった。
The tree bent in the wind.
2
to turn
Examples
黒塗りのリムジンがキーというタイヤの音と共に角を曲がった。
A black limo rounded the corner with a squeal of tires.
3
to be awry; to be askew; to be crooked
Examples
ネクタイが曲がってるよ。
Your tie is crooked.
Kanji in this Word
曲
6 strokes
Frequency: 810
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
bend
music
melody
composition
pleasure
injustice
fault
curve
crooked
perverse
lean
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.がる
ま.げる
くま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まがた
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