曲: the kanji for song; curve
曲 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means song; curve. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
曲 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
曲 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョク (kyoku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 曲きょく · kyoku | song; tune |
| 作曲さっきょく · sakkyoku | composing (music) |
まがる (magaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 曲がるまがる · magaru | to bend; to turn |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この曲がとても好きです。Kono kyoku ga totemo suki desu.I really like this song.
- 彼は自分で作曲します。Kare wa jibun de sakkyoku shimasu.He composes music himself.
- 次の角を右に曲がってください。Tsugi no kado o migi ni magatte kudasai.Please turn right at the next corner.
- 新しい曲を作曲しています。Atarashii kyoku o sakkyoku shite imasu.I am composing a new song.
- 道が大きく曲がっている。Michi ga ōkiku magatte iru.The road curves a lot.
Questions about 曲
How many strokes does 曲 have?
曲 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 曲?
The on readings are kyoku (キョク). The kun readings are magaru (まがる), mageru (まげる).
What JLPT level is 曲?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 曲
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.