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Noun referring to a corner of a room, street, or object. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『に』 (ni, location). Example: 『部屋の隅』 (heya no sumi, 'corner of the room').
Theme
Two friends, Yuta and User, are exploring a traditional Japanese temple in Kyoto and discussing its layout.
隅
すみ
corner
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sumo' wrestler stuck in a corner of the ring — he's in the 『隅』 (sumi, 'corner'). 'Sumo' → 隅 (sumi, 'corner').
Cultural Note
In Japanese homes and rooms, 『隅』 (sumi, 'corner') is often kept tidy as it's considered a place where dust and clutter accumulate. It's also used in phrases like 『隅から隅まで』 (sumi kara sumi made, 'from corner to corner') meaning thoroughly.
Forms
Base: 隅Noun referring to a corner of a room, street, or object. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『に』 (ni, location). Example: 『部屋の隅』 (heya no sumi, 'corner of the room').