Word details
くま
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くま.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Word usually written using kana alone
corner; nook; recess
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Also written as 暈
shade; shadow; dark area
3
Word usually written using kana alone; Oft. written as クマ
dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
4
Poetical term
bend (in a road, river, etc.)
5
Abbreviation
shading; gradation
6
Abbreviation
kumadori; style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
隈
corner, nook, recess
12 strokesFrequency 2,311Grade 9
On
ワイエ
Kun
くますみ
曲
bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean
6 strokesFrequency 810JLPT N2Grade 3
On
キョク
Kun
ま.がるま.げるくま
Nanori
まがた
阿
Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess
8 strokesFrequency 1,126JLPT N1Grade 9
On
アオ
Kun
おもね.るくま
Nanori
ほとりあずあわおかきたな
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