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    3. 隈

    隈

    隈くま

    corner

    NTNounArt & DesignKanji Vocab12 strokes

    曲阿暈

    くまクマ

    Noun

    1.
    corner, nook, recess
    word usually written using kana alone
    2.
    shade, shadow, dark area
    word usually written using kana alone
    3.
    dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings
    word usually written using kana alone
    4.
    bend (in a road, river, etc.)
    poetical term
    5.
    shading, gradation
    abbreviation
    6.
    kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles
    abbreviation

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    Kanji that make up this word

    隈
    くま・すみ…(2)
    corner・nook・recess
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