Meaning of 曲 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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曲JLPT 1
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Kana Readingきょく
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Romajikyoku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
- Meaning
- tune; piece of music
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Example Sentences
曲, きょく used in context
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The rhythm is light, and the tempo fast - that song is liked by young people.
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We introduce you to the entire line up of songs that made it into The Best Ten.
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Eh? This tune ... The playlist has looped.
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That's beautiful, said John.
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She prefers quiet music.
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She sat on a bench, humming an old melody in a low voice.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean
On: キョク
Kun: ま.がる, ま.げる, くま
6 strokes
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