Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Song, tune, music, bend

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Kanji Story

Imagine a musician playing a curved flute, producing beautiful melodies. This image represents the connection between music and the kanji '曲'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '曲' is a moderately common character in JLPT materials, especially at the N3 level. Its associations with music and bends/curves make it relevant for vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は音楽の勉強をして、曲を作ることが好きです。

  He enjoys studying music and composing songs.

  かれはおんがくのべんきょうをして、きょくをつくることがすきです。

  kare wa ongaku no benkyou o shite, kyoku o tsukuru koto ga suki desu.

  Pronunciation

• 曲がり角を左に曲がってください。

  Please turn left at the bend in the road.

  まがりかどをひだりにまがってください。

  magarikado o hidari ni magatte kudasai.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は脚を曲げて座っていました。

  He was sitting with his legs bent.

  かれはあしをまげてすわっていました。

  kare wa ashi o magede suwatte imashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '曲' is commonly used in vocabulary related to music, such as '曲名' (song title) or '作曲家' (composer).
• Remember the different readings and their meanings, as '曲' can refer to both songs/tunes and bends/curves depending on the context.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order, which may help in recognition during the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words containing '曲', as they can have various interpretations based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '曲' is occasionally used in given names, often representing a person's passion for music or their flexible nature.