曲がる
まがる
magaru
verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

曲がる (まがる (magaru)) means "to bend". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to bend

Also : to warp · to wind · to turn · to curve · to twist

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a noodle that suddenly decides to dance a silly, twisting jig, becoming a happy wiggle as it bends away from its straight path.

Example Sentences

まいにち、曲がります。

まいにち、まがります。

I like to bend.

私は曲がります。

わたしはまがります。

I can bend.

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