隅 — corner, nook
Learn the correct stroke order for 隅 (corner), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 隅 (corner) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 阜.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 隅 is #1601, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 隅 have?
The kanji 隅 (corner) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 隅?
隅 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 隅 mean?
隅 means: corner, nook. On'yomi readings: グウ. Kun'yomi readings: すみ.
What JLPT level is 隅?
隅 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.