Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names
2311 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke count: 12
Meaning: corner, nook, recess
Kunyomi: くま, すみ
Onyomi: ワイ, エ
Composition: ⻖ 畏
Radical: 阜
Meaning: mound, dam (阝 left)
隈 (くま) corner, nook, recess, shade, shadow, dark area, dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings, shading, gradation, kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles
隅々 (すみずみ) every corner, every nook and cranny, all the ins and outs
目のクマ (めのクマ) dark circles around the eyes, periorbital dark circles
隅々 (すみずみ) every corner, every nook and cranny, all the ins and outs