English–Japanese

“curve” in Japanese

Japanese

Also反り (sori)

Pronunciation

Romajikyokusen

Example

その線はなめらかな曲線です。so no sen wa na me ra ka na kyoku sen de su

That line is a smooth curve.

Illustration for 曲線 (curve)

How to say “curve” in Japanese

“Curve” in Japanese is 曲線 (kyokusen).

Presents a line or path as continuously changing direction through space.

Full entry for 曲線: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 曲線

道路は山の斜面に沿って曲線を描いています。dō ro wa yama no sha men ni so tte kyoku sen o ega i te i ma su

The road forms a curve along the mountain slope.

Tips for using 曲線

  • In English, curve describes both a road's bend and the plotted line of changing data, linking physical shape with abstract change.

Other Japanese words for “curve”

この刀の反りは美しいです。ko no katana no so ri wa utsuku shi i de su

The curve of this sword is beautiful.

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