How to say 'Corner' or 'Angle' in Japanese | 角

word

Meaning

Corner, Angle

Reading

Kanji

角Corner, Angle

Explanation

The Japanese noun '角 (かく)' has two primary meanings: 'corner' and 'angle'. When referring to a 'corner', it describes the point where two lines or surfaces meet, such as the corner of a room or a street. For example: turn at the corner「角を曲がってください」(かくをまがってください). When referring to an 'angle', it describes the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces, often used in geometry or to describe the shape of an object. For example: measure the angle「角度を測る」(かくどをはかる). The context in which '角' is used will determine whether it refers to a physical corner or a geometric angle.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

2990

Composition

kanji

Handwriting