角(すみ)

すみ
noun
corner, nook
place
See also: 隅(すみ) (corner (隅)), 角(かど) (exterior corner)
1. corner
The point or area where two lines, edges, or surfaces meet.
部屋(へや)の角(すみ)に置(お)く。
To put it in the corner of the room.
角(すみ)から角(すみ)まで探(さが)した。
I searched from corner to corner.
机(つくえ)の角(すみ)に花(はな)を飾(かざ)った。
I placed flowers in the corner of the desk.
2. nook
A secluded or out-of-the-way place.
静(しず)かな角(すみ)で本(ほん)を読(よ)む。
To read a book in a quiet nook.

角(すみ) refers to an interior corner or secluded spot.

Writing

Usually written 隅(すみ); 角(すみ) is a less common spelling.

READINGS OF 角:

  • 角(すみ): interior corner (of room, page, etc.)
  • 角(かど): exterior corner (of street, building), angle
  • 角(つの): horn (of animal)

Common expressions

Watch out

すみ is for interior corners (inside); かど is for exterior corners (outside).

Related Words

Compare: 角(かど) (exterior corner)
Related: 隅(すみ) (corner (alternate kanji))
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Added 2026.1.9 21:50 · Revised 2026.10.9 21:55
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