JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
隅 — corner
- Reading
- グウ・すみ
- Meaning
- corner; nook
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
隅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is グウ・すみ and it means corner; nook. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
隅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 隅 (corner).
Japanese words containing 隅
Frequently asked questions
What does 隅 mean in Japanese?
隅 means corner; nook in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 隅 read?
隅 is read グウ・すみ. Reading it inside real words — 隅 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 隅 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 隅 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 隅 in a word?
A common word containing 隅 is 隅 (すみ) — "corner". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 隅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 隅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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