1.
corner
The point or area where two lines, edges, or surfaces meet.
部屋の角に置く。
To put it in the corner of the room.
角から角まで探した。
I searched from corner to corner.
机の角に花を飾った。
I placed flowers in the corner of the desk.
2.
nook
A secluded or out-of-the-way place.
静かな角で本を読む。
To read a book in a quiet nook.
店の片隅に座った。
I sat in a corner of the shop.
世界の片隅で静かに暮らしたい。
I want to live quietly in a corner of the world.
角 refers to an interior corner or secluded spot.
KANJI NOTE:
Often written as 隅 (different kanji, same meaning for corner).
READINGS OF 角:
- 角: interior corner (of room, page, etc.)
- 角: exterior corner (of street, building), angle
- 角: horn (of animal)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 部屋の隅: corner of a room
- 隅々: every corner, every nook and cranny
- 隅に置けない: not to be taken lightly, impressive
- 片隅: a corner, one corner
角 VS 角:
すみ is for interior corners (inside); かど is for exterior corners (outside).