What does 曲る mean?
曲る is a Japanese verb meaning “to turn, to bend” in English. It can also be translated as “to be awry” depending on context. It is written as 曲る in kanji, まがる in hiragana, and magaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
風に吹かれて木が曲がった。
The tree bent in the wind.
黒塗りのリムジンがキーというタイヤの音と共に角を曲がった。
A black limo rounded the corner with a squeal of tires.
ネクタイが曲がってるよ。
Your tie is crooked.