1.
to turn (at a corner)
Used when giving or following directions to turn at a corner or intersection. Takes the particle を or で to mark the location of the turn.
2.
to bend, to curve
Describes something that bends or is curved, such as a road or an object.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive). Pair: 曲げる (transitive). Pattern: Xが曲がる (X turns/bends).
ASPECT: ている indicates resulting state. 曲がっている = 'is bent/curved' (current state).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 右に曲がる (turn right)
- 左に曲がる (turn left)
- 角を曲がる (turn at corner)
- 道が曲がっている (road curves)
PAIR: 曲げる (transitive) - 棒を曲げる (bend the stick). Godan verb: te-form 曲がって.
Related Words
Pair verb:
曲げる (transitive)