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JLPT N3 Intermediate

隅

Inside corner or nook

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角 This kanji is usually read `かど` for "outer corner," but can also be read `すみ`
Noun

Corner / Nook

Refers to the interior angle of an enclosed space or a specific nook within a larger area.

Example

A あれ 、 猫 は どこ ?
B ソファ の 隅 で 寝てる よ 。

[A:] Hey, where's the cat? [B:] It's sleeping in the nook by the sofa.

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隅
すみ
Inside corner or nook
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