noun
external corner; outside corner
Architectural term for the external angle formed by two walls, planes, or surfaces meeting. Contrasts with 入隅 (internal corner).
See also: 入隅
この部屋の出隅に棚を取り付けたい。
I want to install a shelf on the external corner of this room.
設計図では、出隅の処理方法が詳しく指定されている。
In the blueprint, the treatment of external corners is specified in detail.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 出隅.
入隅 refers to an internal corner (concave), while 出隅 refers to an external corner (convex).
Compound of 出 (で, 'protruding') and 隅 (すみ, 'corner'). The reading でずみ is a voiced variant.