Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

How to say 'Corner' in Japanese | 曲がり角

Wondering how to say 'Corner' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Corner is 'Magarikado', written as 曲がり角 in Japanese.'Corner' in hiragana is まがりかど.

    word

    曲がり角

    Meaning

    Corner

    Reading

    まがりかど

    magarikado

    Kanji

    曲Music, Bend 角Corner, Angle

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '曲がり角 (まがりかど)' refers to a 'corner' or 'bend' in a road or path. It is often used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it describes a physical turn or curve in a street or path. Metaphorically, it can signify a turning point or critical moment in life or a situation. For example: Turn right at the corner「曲がり角を右に曲がってください」(まがりかどをみぎにまがってください). This is a turning point in my life「これは私の人生の曲がり角です」(これはわたしのじんせいのまがりかどです). The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe both physical and abstract concepts.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1204

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 曲がり角

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    曲

    Meaning

    Music, Bend

  • kanji

    角

    Meaning

    Corner, Angle

Hiragana in the Word 曲がり角

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    が

    Reading

    Ga

  • hiragana

    り

    Reading

    Ri

Words Related to 曲がり角 Through the Kanji 曲

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 曲 as well.

  • word

    曲

    Meaning

    Song

  • word

    作曲

    Meaning

    Composition

  • word

    曲がる

    Meaning

    Bend

  • word

    曲線

    Meaning

    Curve

  • word

    曲げる

    Meaning

    Bend

Words Related to 曲がり角 Through the Kanji 角

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 角 as well.

  • word

    四角い

    Meaning

    Square

  • word

    四つ角

    Meaning

    Intersection

  • word

    折角

    Meaning

    Effort

  • word

    角

    Meaning

    Corner, Angle

  • word

    三角形

    Meaning

    Triangle

  • word

    三角

    Meaning

    Triangle

  • word

    角度

    Meaning

    Angle

  • word

    方角

    Meaning

    Direction

  • word

    直角

    Meaning

    Right angle

  • word

    町角

    Meaning

    Street corner

  • word

    真四角

    Meaning

    Square

Learn the Word 曲がり角

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Magarikado' (曲がり角) mean?

'Magarikado' means 'Corner' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.