Kanji

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

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: mound, dam (阝 left)

Examples

Kunyomi Examples

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