Kanji

What does the kanji 隅 mean?

隅 means corner, nook. On'yomi グウ. Kun'yomi すみ.

Quick facts
On'yomiグウ
Kun'yomiすみ
Strokes12
Main radical阜
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi グウKun'yomi すみ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

corner, nook

Memory hook

The spot beside the mound (阝) where the creature (禺) hides — CORNER, NOOK.

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 隅すみcorner (of a room or space), nook

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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