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曲
kyoku, magaru
Description
「曲」は音楽の一つ一つのまとまりを表す言葉で、好きな歌やメロディーを数えるときに使います。
"曲" is a word that represents each piece of music and is used when counting favorite songs or melodies.
また、まっすぐではなく、まがっている様子を表すこともあります。
Also, it can describe something that is not straight but bent.
Meanings
曲kyoku
a musical piece; a song or tune
この曲がとても好きです。
I really like this song.
曲kyoku
counter for musical pieces
三曲うたいました。
I sang three songs.
曲kyoku
bend, curve; being crooked
曲がった道を歩きます。
I walk on a winding road.
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Notes
- Etymology
曲 originally depicts something bent; the music sense comes from the winding melodic line.
- Nuance
曲 counts instrumental or vocal pieces; 歌 (uta) stresses lyrics/singing specifically.
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