隅【すみ】
Frequency rank: 2,651. – 2,652. (for form 角: 1,706.)
- corner; nook; recess
- downstage right (on a noh stage)only applies to 角obscure termsee also 目付柱
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 隅【すみ】【すま】Frequency rank: 2,651. – 2,652.
- 角【すみ】Frequency rank: 1,706.
- すみFrequency rank: 33,463. – 33,794.
- すまFrequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- corner; nook; recess
- downstage right (on a noh stage)
This meaning refers to a physical space that is situated at the intersection of two surfaces, typically where walls meet or where something is tucked away from the main area. It can denote a cozy or hidden place.
This meaning is specific to traditional Japanese theater, particularly Noh, where it refers to a designated area on the stage. This usage is technical and relates to the position of actors and scenery.
Generated collocations (experimental)
すみ隅におく置くto place in a cornerへや部屋のすみ隅corner of the roomすみずみ隅々までthoroughly; all overすみ隅でまつ待つto wait in the cornerすみっこ隅っこnook; small cornerすみ隅にすわる座るto sit in the cornerすみ隅をせいり整理するto tidy up the cornerすみ隅からすみ隅までfrom one corner to the other; all aroundぶたい舞台のすみ隅corner of the stageすみ隅をまがる曲がるto turn the corner
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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She's your wife? There's more to you than meets the eye.
There was a neat pile of books in the corner of the room.
He disappeared into a dark corner at the back of the shop.
Would you do me a favor by moving that chair over to the corner so that I can sweep the floor?
The girl was sobbing in the corner of the schoolroom.
Each of us took hold of one end of the table and carried it to a corner of the room.
Covered with dust, the doll stood in the corner of the room.
In this corner of the room I'd like to put a house-plant.
I found a kitten. He was trembling and meowing in the corner of the park.