曲る

曲る

まがる

To turn, to bend, to curve

N5verb·magaru

How to remember it

曲 (bend/curve) — the kanji itself looks like a bent corner; intransitive godan verb.

Example sentences

  • ここを右に曲がってください。

    ここをみぎにまがってください。

    Please turn right here.

  • 道が左に曲がっています。

    みちがひだりにまがっています。

    The road curves to the left.

Usage

Intransitive (曲がる); use に曲がる for “turn toward” a direction.

Related words

まっすぐ

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