Quick answer
隅 is the kanji for "Nook / Corner". A common reading is すみ (sumi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Nook / Corner
Also : Nook · Corner
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 隅 represents 'CORNER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of corner.
On-reading: ぐう — remember this sound by associating it with corner. Kun-reading: すみ.
Example Sentences
部屋の隅々まで掃除して、新年を迎える準備をしました。
へやのすみずみまでそうじして、しんねんをむかえるじゅんびをしました。
I cleaned every corner of the room and prepared to welcome the new year.
隅に追い込まれた状況でも、諦めずに出口を探しました。
すみにおいこまれたじょうきょうでも、あきらめずにでぐちをさがしました。
Even in a cornered situation, I looked for an exit without giving up.
Vocabulary using 隅
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