曲まがる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

turn; make a turn

Used for changing direction while moving, such as turning a corner or veering. Often appears with direction words like 右, 左, or 角.

See also: 折れる (おれる)

• 次つぎの交こう差さ点てんを左ひだりに曲まがってください。

  Please turn left at the next intersection.

• 角かどを曲まがるとすぐに郵ゆう便びん局きょくがあります。

  Turn the corner and you'll see the post office right away.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be crooked; be askew; be awry

Describes a state of being not straight, aligned, or level. Often used for posture, objects, or moral character.

• ネクタイが曲まがっているよ。

  Your tie is crooked.

• 彼かれは根こん性じょうが曲まがっている。

  He has a crooked disposition.