かど

Frequency rank: 1,706.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. corner; edge
  2. (street) corner; turning
  3. rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness; harshness; sharpness
Forms
  • かどFrequency rank: 1,706.
  • かど
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. corner; edge
  2. This word refers to the meeting point of two lines or surfaces, such as the corner of a room or a building.
    The edges of that bookshelf are sharp.
  3. (street) corner; turning
  4. In this context, it represents the point where two streets meet or where a street turns.
    There is a café at the corner of the intersection.
  5. rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness; harshness; sharpness
  6. This meaning describes the rough or sharp aspects of someone's character, behavior, or words.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to turn the cornerstreet cornerto change direction at the cornerto become sharp (in tone or manner)to have rough edges (in personality)harsh wordsto create cornersright anglesharp cornerway of negotiating (corners)