カーブ
kābu
The English word "curve" can be translated into Japanese as カーブ (kābu).
カーブ is used to refer to a curved line. It is frequently used when speaking about driving or cycling to describe a bend in a road.
Meaning: curved line (noun)
Which one should you use?
While カーブ refers to the shape of the curve, the verb 曲がる is used to describe the action of turning or bending. For a more formal or technical way to say "curved line," you can use 曲線の.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
kābu
Did you know?
- While カーブ describes the road, the phrase カーブを切る literally means 'to cut the curve' and is the common way to say you are navigating a bend.
- If you are describing a beautiful, sweeping curve in art or nature, you might use the word 曲線美, which combines 'curved line' with 'beauty'.
- While カーブ is common for roads, it is also the standard term used in Japanese baseball to describe a 'curveball'.
Examples in context
- 数学では、曲線を勉強しています。In mathematics, I am studying curves.
- この建物のデザインには美しい曲線が使われています。Beautiful curves are used in the design of this building.
- 彼の絵には独特な曲線が描かれています。His painting depicts unique curves.
- この道はカーブが多いです。Kono michi wa kābu ga ooi desu.This road has many curves.
- 綺麗なカーブを描いてください。Kirei na kābu o kaite kudasai.Please draw a beautiful curve.
- ボールが大きなカーブを描きました。Bōru ga ookina kābu o egakimashita.The ball drew a large curve.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are driving through a mountain pass.
- 結衣 Yuiこのカーブは急ですね。Kono kābu wa kyuu desu ne.This curve is steep, isn't it?
- 蓮 Renはい、ゆっくり運転します。Hai, yukkuri unten shimasu.Yes, I will drive slowly.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さんは運転が上手ですね。Ren-san wa unten ga jouzu desu ne.Ren, you are a good driver.
- 蓮 Renありがとうございます。Arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you.
