Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word .

Dictionary

Entry

NounFreq #2411
1

corner; edge

Examples
私はにある劇場に行くところです。
I am going to the theater on the corner.
ぎざぎざのかどが彼のズボンに引っかかって穴を空けた。
The jagged edge ripped a hole in his trousers.
2

(street) corner; turning

Examples
次ので右に曲がりなさい。
Turn right at the next corner.
3

rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness; harshness; sharpness

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

angle, corner, square, horn, antlers

7 strokesFrequency 805JLPT N2Grade 2

On

カク

Kun

かどつの

Nanori

すみずみふさ

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