noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes physical curves, bends, or zigzagging paths. Often used for roads, rivers, or lines.
山道は激しく曲折している。
The mountain path winds sharply.
川が平野
The river meanders through the plain.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
ups and downs; twists and turns; complications
Figurative use for life's vicissitudes, complicated situations, or unexpected difficulties. Often appears in phrases like 曲折を経る (go through twists and turns).
人生にはさまざまな曲折がある。
Life has many ups and downs.
交渉は曲折を経てようやく合意に達した。
After many twists and turns, the negotiations finally reached an agreement.