JLPT N1 Advanced
片隅
An out-of-the-way corner, nook, or obscure spot away from attention.
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1 Noun
A Corner / Nook
Refers to an inconspicuous section inside a room or space that is removed from the center of attention.
Example
彼 は 部屋 の 片隅 で 静かに 本 を 読ん で いた 。
He was quietly reading a book in a corner of the room.
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2 Noun
An Obscure / Remote Place (Figurative)
Designates a small, often overlooked part of a vast abstract concept like the world, society, or memory.
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