曲
Kanji · N2
曲 / bend
Kanji for bend, music, or melody.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ま.がる、ま.げる、くま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
曲 carries the meaning bend, music, or melody.
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Common compounds with 曲
名曲めいきょくfamous piece of music / excellent song / masterpiece
曲がるまがるto bend / to curve / to warp
曲げるまげるto bend / to crook / to bow
歌謡曲かようきょくkayōkyoku / form of Japanese popular music that developed during the Showa era
曲線きょくせんcurve
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