Illustration: In a small Japanese community hall, a violinist and pianist reach the final moment of their performance together. The violinist lifts the bow away from the strings as the pianist releases the last keys, both exchanging a satisfied glance.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

曲きょく

kyoku

song, piece of music

Example sentences

  1. そのピアニストはアンコールに応こたえて２曲きょく弾ひいた。

    The pianist played two encores.

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  2. 何なんていう曲きょくなの？

    What’s the name of this tune?

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  3. 近頃ちかごろどんな曲きょくが流行はやってますか。

    What kind of songs are popular these days?

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Kanji in 曲

  • 曲bend; musicOnキョクKunまがる・まげる・くま

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