曲折

きょくせつ

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive bending; winding; meandering; zigzagging
2. ups and downs; twists and turns; complications; difficulties; vicissitudes

Kanji

• 曲 melody. Read as キョク.
• 折 fold. Read as セツ.

Common phrases

• 曲折を経る
• 曲折がある

Words containing 曲折

• 紆余曲折 (うよきょくせつ) turns and twists
• 波乱曲折 (はらんきょくせつ) very involved and troublesome situation
• 紆余曲折を経て (うよきょくせつをへて) after many twists and turns

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