曲げる (まげる)to bend; to crook; to bow

to bend; to crook; to bowIchidan verb, transitive verb
to lean; to tilt; to inclineIchidan verb, transitive verb
to bend (the truth); to distort; to twistIchidan verb, transitive verb
to yield (a point); to depart (from a principle); to ignore (what one really thinks)Ichidan verb, transitive verb
to pawnIchidan verb, transitive verb

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Kanji in 曲げる

曲Bend; Music; MelodyRead with its kun'yomi here · JLPT N3

Words that share its kanji

曲きょくcomposition; piece of music
作曲さっきょくcomposition; setting (of music)
交響曲こうきょうきょくsymphony
協奏曲きょうそうきょくconcerto
戯曲ぎきょくdrama; play
歌曲かきょくmelody; tune
曲折きょくせつwindings; meanderings
名曲めいきょくfamous piece of music; excellent song

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