(かど)

かど
noun
corner, angle
1. corner
The point where two streets or edges meet.
(かど)()がる。
To turn the corner.
(かど)(みせ)()っている。
I'm waiting at the shop on the corner.
(つぎ)(かど)(みぎ)()がると、(えき)()えてくる。
If you turn right at the next corner, you'll see the station.
2. angle
A sharp edge or point.
(かど)にぶつかった。
I bumped into the corner.
(つくえ)(かど)(あたま)()った。
I hit my head on the corner of the desk.
この(はこ)(かど)(するど)いので、(ちい)さい()どもがいる(いえ)では()をつけた(ほう)がいい。
This box has sharp corners, so homes with small children should be careful.

(かど) means corner (of streets, buildings) or angle/edge.

KANJI READINGS (IMPORTANT):

  • (かど): corner of street/building, edge
  • (すみ): corner of a room (inside corner)
  • (つの): horn (animal)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • (かど)()がる: to turn the corner
  • (かど)()つ: to stand on the corner
  • (つぎ)(かど): the next corner

IDIOMS:

  • (かど)()つ: to cause friction/offense
  • (かど)()る: to round off edges; to mellow (personality)

DIRECTIONS:

  • その(かど)(みぎ)()がってください: Turn right at that corner
  • (かど)(みせ): the shop on the corner