Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (くま) in Japanese

隈, 曲, 阿
Kana Reading
くま
Romaji
kuma
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    corner; nook; recess
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    a shadow; a shade


Kanji in this word

12 strokes

corner, nook, recess

On'Yomi: ワイ, エ

Kun'Yomi: くま, すみ

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JLPT 1

8 strokes

Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess

On'Yomi: ア, オ

Kun'Yomi: おもね.る, くま

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JLPT 3

6 strokes

bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean

On'Yomi: キョク

Kun'Yomi: ま.がる, ま.げる, くま

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