曲
ま.がる
magaru
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
曲 is the kanji for "Bend". A common reading is ま.がる (magaru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bend
Also : Lean · Music · Fault · Curve · Melody
Readings
kunま.がる/ magarukunま.げる/ magerukunくま/ kumaonきょく/ kyoku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 曲 represents 'BEND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bend.
Reading ·
On-reading: きょく — remember this sound by associating it with bend. Kun-reading: ま.がる.
Example Sentences
この曲がとても好きです。
このきょくがとてもすきです。
I really like this song.
道が急に曲がっています。
みちがきゅうにまがっています。
The road curves sharply.
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