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Curl

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. curl (of hair)
2. ringlet
3. Curl

This katakana word comes from the English name "Carl" or the word "curl." In Japanese it is most commonly used to refer to curly hair or the act of curling hair, and it can also be a loanword used in hairstyling contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, when my curls turn out just right, I feel like I've already won the day!

Sentence 2

By evening, the curls at the ends of my hair gradually start to loosen.

Sentence 3

My curls are way too tight today — I definitely overdid it!

Sentence 4

Wait, are curls actually not allowed for job interviews?

Sentence 5

"I wonder if these curls will hold until tomorrow," I worried.