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曲
曲 (readings: きょく, ま; Japanese kanji) means “tune / to bend”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 音楽 (music).
What does 曲 mean?
| Kanji | 曲 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tune / to bend |
| Readings | きょく, ま |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 曲
曲 is read きょく or ま depending on the word.
Example words with 曲
| Example | 音楽 (music) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14