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曲
Curve, Tune
まがる (magaru), まげる (mageru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
曲 has two major meanings in Japanese. It can mean 'to bend' or 'curve,' and it also means 'a musical piece,' as in 名曲 (masterpiece) or 新曲 (new song).
Memory Trick
Imagine a road that suddenly bends into a curve, while someone nearby plays a catchy tune. Both the curved road and the song remind you of 曲.
Readings
Onyomi: キョク (kyoku)
Kunyomi: まがる (magaru), まげる (mageru)
Example Words
曲がる
まがる (magaru)
To turn, bend
曲
きょく (kyoku)
Musical piece
新曲
しんきょく (shinkyoku)
New song
名曲
めいきょく (meikyoku)
Masterpiece (music)
Example Sentence
次の角を右に曲がってください。
つぎ の かど を みぎ に まがって ください。
tsugi no kado o migi ni magatte kudasai
Please turn right at the next corner.