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隅
On'yomi
グウ
GUU
Kun'yomi
すみ
sumi
corner · nook
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Corner of hill.
Symbolism
Corner, angle, nook. Represents edge.
Component Breakdown
隅=
阝禺
hill + 禺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 隅
四隅よすみfour corners
隅々すみずみevery corner
Proverbs & Idioms
隅に置けない
すみにおけない
Cannot be put in a corner
Someone not to be underestimated
Anime & Manga
この世界の片隅に
In This Corner of the World
A well-known work with 隅 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 隅 mean in Japanese?
隅 means corner, nook.
How do you read 隅?
On'yomi: グウ (GUU). Kun'yomi: すみ (sumi).
How many strokes does 隅 have?
隅 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 隅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
隅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means corner, nook. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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