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隅

corner, nook

JLPT N2 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
すみ
On'yomi
グウ

隅 means "corner, nook". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read すみ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and グウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

隅 in example sentences

  • 隅すみっこに置おいといて。

    Sumikko ni oitoite.

    Put it in the corner.

  • 隅すみから隅すみまで探さがしたの？

    Sumi kara sumi made sagashita no?

    Have you searched everywhere?

  • トムは部屋へやの隅すみに立たっている。

    Tomu wa heya no sumi ni tatte iru.

    Tom is standing in the corner of the room.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 隅 mean?
隅 means "corner, nook". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 隅 have?
隅 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 隅 read?
It is read すみ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and グウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 隅?
隅 is a JLPT N2 kanji.
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