Word details

隅

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

Dictionary

Entry

隅角すみすま (隅)NounFreq #2255
1

Noun, used as a suffix

corner; nook; recess

Examples
すみに誰かが隠れている。
Someone is hiding in the corner.
2

角 only; Rare term

downstage right (on a noh stage)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

隅

corner, nook

12 strokesFrequency 1,601JLPT N2Grade 8

On

グウ

Kun

すみ
角

angle, corner, square, horn, antlers

7 strokesFrequency 805JLPT N2Grade 2

On

カク

Kun

かどつの

Nanori

いすすみずみふさ

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