曲がった

まがった
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1

Not straight; bent or curved in shape. Can describe objects that are warped, twisted, or physically bent.

Noun or Verb Acting Prenominally

Examples

スプーンが曲がったので、新しいのを買った。

The spoon had bent, so I bought a new one.

この道は古い橋のところで曲がったカーブになっている。

This road makes a curved bend at the old bridge.

雨で板が曲がってしまい、扉が閉まらない。

The board warped from the rain and the door won't close.

2

Askew or not properly aligned; tilted or out of position. Used to say something is not straight or is misaligned.

Noun or Verb Acting Prenominally

Examples

壁にかけた額縁が曲がっているから直してくれる?

The picture frame on the wall is crooked — could you straighten it?

字が曲がった行で書かれていると読みづらい。

When the writing is on a crooked line it's hard to read.

帽子が少し曲がってかぶっているのが彼のトレードマークだ。

Wearing his hat slightly askew is his trademark.

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